
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Newcastle Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)
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Downtown Newcastle, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Newcastle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Newcastle Studio Apartments | $1,798 | $1,586 | $2,126 |
Downtown Newcastle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $1,409 | $2,820 |
Downtown Newcastle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,685 | $3,950 |
Downtown Newcastle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $1,968 | $4,430 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Newcastle Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Newcastle Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Newcastle area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Polaris at Eastgate priced from $1,409. Karbon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here are the most affordable Downtown Newcastle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Polaris at Eastgate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Karbon | 11tz | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Sunset Terrace | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Newcastle, WA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Newcastle area is the $2.59 price per square foot Madeira Model at Solera Apartments in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown Newcastle apartment is the Reno 972 sq ft 2x2 Model at Overlook at Lakemont starting at $2,775 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the May Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Newcastle apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Solera Apartments | Madeira | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Overlook at Lakemont | Reno 972 sq ft 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Newport Crossing | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Griffis Lake Washington | Bigleaf Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
Tria Apartments | Juniper | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
Karbon | 11tz | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Avalon Newcastle Commons | A13-646 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Shorewood | Studio-Restored | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
Sunset Terrace | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
Polaris at Eastgate | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Newcastle, Newcastle, WA
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Newcastle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,600.
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 $1,409, while the average apartment in Downtown Newcastle costs $2,975.
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 9 regular apartments in Downtown Newcastle 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 Downtown Newcastle?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Newcastle have an average cost of $759 which is $2,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Newcastle.
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