Cheap Homes for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (67 Rentals)

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property at 564 McGraw St

$1,325

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$1,325
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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

564 McGraw St

SeattleWA98109

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property at 4345 4th Ave NW

$1,650

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$1,650
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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

4345 4th Ave NW

SeattleWA98107

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property at 812 5th Ave N

$1,695

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$1,695
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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

812 5th Ave N, Unit #209

812 5th Ave N
SeattleWA98109
property at 22 John St

$1,700

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

22 John St

SeattleWA98109

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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 $720. The Windham Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. 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$720
The Windham ApartmentsPikeStudio,1BA$755
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!MFTE- Income Specific UnitsStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Hudson House0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.19 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,299. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.19
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Minor Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Equinox ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Madison Court0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.22
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio ,1BA$2.01
2315 E Ward St, Unit C2315 E Ward St1BR,1BA$0.10

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake

What type of rentals are currently available in Westlake?

There are currently 2852 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $23,969. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $640 to $9,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westlake?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westlake ranges from $640 to $9,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,115.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Westlake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Westlake range from $983 to $23,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $7,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

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