Cheap Homes for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (116 Rentals)

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property at 1800 Taylor Ave N
$1,575 - $3,695
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1800 Taylor Ave N

SeattleWA98109

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property at 700 E Denny Way
$1,650 - $3,195
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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700 E Denny Way

SeattleWA98122

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property at 2440 Western Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2440 Western Ave, Unit 506

2440 Western Ave
SeattleWA98121
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property at 2801 1st Ave
$1,790

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Base Rent$1,790
Total Monthly Price$1,790
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2801 1st Ave, Unit 1115

2801 1st Ave
SeattleWA98121
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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 Sun Property priced from $645. 422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$645
422 11th Ave - Amazing Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$699
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio,1BA$755
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Oregon ApartmentsStudio A - 30% AMIStudio,1BA$799
Manchester Arms0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$825
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$825
Soleil0/1.0Studio,1BA$825
423 TerryS StandardStudio,1BA$889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.05 price per square foot MFR-Y18 Model at Y12-25 in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $2,250. 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.
Y12-25MFR-Y182BR,2BA$2.05
The Franciscan1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Fremont Solstice3BS3BR,1BA$1.55
32212631BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.13
Oxford Crest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.93
Triad Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
The Windham ApartmentsAlkiStudio ,1BA$2.01

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Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 2876 Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA with pricing that ranges from $645 to $28,301. There are also 380 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westlake ranging from $700 to $6,950.

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 $700 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,202.

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 $1,425 to $23,969, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,445 to $6,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $929.

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