
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (598 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Westlake area of Seattle.


1446 E Roy St

Amherst Micro Studios

Madison 2.0 Apartments

Belmont Flats

Soleil Apartments

Manchester Arms

A&T Investments

Hudson House

Wallingford Studios
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Westlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westlake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Studio Apartments | $1,744 | $795 | $4,924 |
| Westlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $720 | $8,349 |
| Westlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,984 | $1,215 | $10,000+ |
| Westlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,688 | $1,465 | $10,000+ |
| Westlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,319 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 598 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sun Property priced from $651. Alcove Spring Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Property | Furnished dorm room | Studio, | $651 |
| Alcove Spring Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| The Windham Apartments | Pike | Studio,1BA | $755 |
| Collegiate Court 1C | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Madison 2.0 Apartments | MFTE- Income Specific Units | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 2371 Franklin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Apex | 6x2 R | 6BR,2BA | $799 |
| Lincoln Court | S | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Melrose | 30%S | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA
As of March 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Nickerson Apartments in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at The Franciscan starting at $1,650 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| The Franciscan | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 4222 Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Stewart Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom - 60% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Berneva | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 600 Ninth | HT1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Duke Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Denny Park Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
| Madison 2.0 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Windham Apartments | Alki | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westlake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westlake is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westlake?
The cheapest apartment in Westlake is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $883, while the average apartment in Westlake costs $6,077.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westlake?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 279 regular apartments in Westlake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Westlake?
Cheap apartments in Westlake have an average cost of $913 which is $5,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake.
Expert Rental Resources
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