Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $500 (538 Rentals)

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St.Ingbert Apartments
$900 - $1,750
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$850 - $1,700
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$900 - $1,750
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St.Ingbert Apartments

309 E Harrison StSeattle, WA 98102
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Parsonage
$929 - $1,772
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$929 - $1,772
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$929 - $1,772
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Slate Apartments
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$1,073 - $3,108
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$1,021 - $3,056
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$52
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$1,073 - $3,108
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Slate Apartments

3040 17th Ave WSeattle, WA 98119
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Derby SLU
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$1,240 - $1,414
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$1,055 - $1,229
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$185
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$1,240 - $1,414
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Derby SLU

1210 Republican StSeattle, WA 98109
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The Humphrey
$1,245 - $1,370
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$1,245 - $1,370
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$1,245 - $1,370
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The Humphrey

2205 2nd AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Union Plaza Apartments
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$1,249 - $1,399
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$1,144 - $1,294
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$105
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$1,249 - $1,399
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Union Plaza Apartments

400 E Union StSeattle, WA 98122
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$1,266 - $1,725
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$1,143 - $1,602
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$123
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$1,266 - $1,725
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lightbox

4545 8th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Koz Uptown
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$1,305 - $2,450
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$1,130 - $2,275
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$175
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$1,305 - $2,450
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Koz Uptown

300 W Republican StSeattle, WA 98119
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Zig
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$1,318 - $2,703
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$1,313 - $2,698
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$5
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$1,318 - $2,703
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Zig

550 BroadwaySeattle, WA 98122
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Westlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! priced from $600. Sun Property has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $651. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$600
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$651
Hudson House0BR/0.5BAStudio,$699
Alcove Spring Park - Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$749
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Belmont Flats0BR/0.5BAStudio,$799
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
2371 Franklin Apartments in EastlakeStudioStudio,1BA$799
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA

As of February 13, 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 1BD/1BA Model at Boylston Court starting at $2,095 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nickerson Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.09
Boylston Court1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.04
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.84
3903 Meridian Ave N, Unit NA3903 Meridian Ave N2BR,1BA$1.67
Amherst1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Stewart Court Apartments1 Bedroom - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$1.99
Larson BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.07
Avenue Building: Centrally located in University District!Spacious Corner Unit: Walk to UW, Shops and Res...1BR,1BA$2.15
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$2.08
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $5,800.

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 181 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 $853 which is $4,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake.

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