Cheap Apartments for Rent in Issaquah, WA from $1,500 (12 Rentals)

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Lakemont Orchard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakemont Orchard

18305 SE Newport WayIssaquah, WA 98027
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Gilman Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gilman Square

360 NW Dogwood StIssaquah, WA 98027
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Lauren Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lauren Heights

1660 24th Ave NEIssaquah, WA 98029
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Issaquah, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Issaquah, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Issaquah Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Issaquah$3,030$1,095459
West Highlands$3,900$2,06050

Cheapest Available Issaquah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Issaquah, WA is a Studio unit found at Timberlake Park Apartments in the Lakemont neighborhood priced from $1,696. Anthology Apartments in the Lakemont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Issaquah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timberlake Park ApartmentsWaterbendStudio,1BA$1,696
Anthology ApartmentsStudio Podium - 410Studio,1BA$2,075
Sammamish View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,127
Summerwalk at KlahanieChampion1BR,1BA$2,159
LangaraAspen1BR,1BA$2,196

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Issaquah, WA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Issaquah area is the $2.50 price per square foot Westmore Model at Discovery Heights in the in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood starting from $3,960. The second greatest value Issaquah apartment is the Sequoia Model at The Timbers at Issaquah Ridge starting at $3,445 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Timberlake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Issaquah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Discovery HeightsWestmore3BR,3BA$2.50
The Timbers at Issaquah RidgeSequoia2BR,2BA$2.74
Vista Ridge3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.42
The Highlands at WynhavenAster Townhome2BR,2BA$2.73
Park Hill at Issaquah2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Wildwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Summerwalk at KlahanieChampion1BR,1BA$2.59
185 E Sunset Way, Unit 2B185 E Sunset Way2BR,1BA$2.42
560 Wilderness Peak Dr NW, Unit 1560 Wilderness Peak Dr NW1BR,1BA$2.16
Sammamish View1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.74

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Issaquah Overview

Home to over 40,000 people, Issaquah is an important city in King County, Washington. It is located near I-90, providing good access to the surrounding area. This urban–suburban mixed city offers a modern community with beautiful apartment communities. There are a number of parks here, locally owned shops, and lots of small restaurants. For those who rent apartments in Issaquah, WA, being close to the area’s many amenities is one of the best reasons to live here.

Why live in Issaquah, WA?

There are many reasons to choose to live in Issaquah. Some people enjoy living here because it provides excellent access to Seattle, making commuting into work very easy to do. For others, it is a quiet community that is less densely packed and less urban than the big city. Issaquah apartments are an outstanding value here especially since the cost of living tends to be a bit higher, making buying a home harder to do. Yet, renting in Issaquah means having access to some of the best area amenities. As a part of the Seattle Metro Area, Issaquah offers a wide range of benefits including excellent shopping, parks, playgrounds, and entertainment.

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Getting Around Issaquah, WA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Issaquah Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Issaquah?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Issaquah is under $2,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Issaquah?

The cheapest apartment in Issaquah is Timberlake Park Apartments which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in Issaquah costs $3,465.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Issaquah?

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 40 regular apartments in Issaquah 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 Issaquah?

Cheap apartments in Issaquah have an average cost of $356 which is $3,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Issaquah.

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