Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newcastle Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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Downtown Newcastle, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Newcastle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newcastle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Polaris at Eastgate priced from $1,517. Sunset Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newcastle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio,1BA$1,517
Sunset TerraceA2Studio,1BA$1,650
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlderStudio,1BA$1,676
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$1,759
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newcastle, WA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newcastle area is the $2.84 price per square foot Reno 862 sq ft 2x1 Model at Overlook at Lakemont in the in the May Creek neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Downtown Newcastle apartment is the 1x1A Model at Newport Crossing starting at $1,759 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newcastle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Overlook at LakemontReno 862 sq ft 2x12BR,1BA$2.84
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$2.54
Tria ApartmentsJuniper1BR,1BA$3.16
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$2.84
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlder PlatinumStudio ,1BA$3.21
ShorewoodStudio-RestoredStudio ,1BA$3.96
Sunset TerraceA2Studio ,1BA$3.62
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio ,1BA$3.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Newcastle, Newcastle, WA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Newcastle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Newcastle Neighborhood in Newcastle, WA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Newcastle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Newcastle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Newcastle is under $2,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Newcastle?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Newcastle is Polaris at Eastgate which is listed at $1,630, while the average apartment in Downtown Newcastle costs $4,015.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Newcastle?

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 6 regular apartments in Downtown Newcastle that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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