1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA (3,860 Rentals)

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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 26, 2025

There are currently 1331925 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Seattle, WA that range in price from $650 to $15,852. Madrona, Central Seattle and CBD are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Seattle with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Madrona15966$2,120$985
Central Seattle15932$2,118$985
CBD15480$2,398$985
Central Waterfront14872$2,410$985
Downtown Seattle14584$2,390$985
SoDo13980$2,095$985
Westlake13945$2,489$925
Yesler Terrace13480$2,211$985
Washington Park13135$2,229$985
Harrison Denny Blaine13025$2,139$985

Largest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Seattle, WA is found at The Modern in the Belltown neighborhood and is 1,527 square feet priced from $9,325. The Carillon Apartments in the Central Houghton neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,432 square feet and currently listed start at $4,269. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Seattle:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The ModernPenthouse 31,527 Sq Ft$9,325
The Carillon ApartmentsHillside - Renovated1,432 Sq Ft$4,269
Harbor Steps1 Bed 24F, 25F - SE1,378 Sq Ft$4,376
Domaine1 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome1,232 Sq Ft$2,681
Met Tower1x1.5 Penthouse P51,228 Sq Ft$4,595
77 CentralThe Charles1,222 Sq Ft$3,493
Echo Lake Apartment Homes1BD, 1BTH TH A Rehab1,174 Sq Ft$2,500
The LeeAnn1 Bedroom Townhouse TH21,136 Sq Ft$3,250
Forge West Seattle1Bed LW41,122 Sq Ft$2,714
Marq 2110H - Loft1,119 Sq Ft$3,440

Cheapest Available Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
5223 40th Ave SW5223 40th Ave SW$755

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Seattle Overview

Seattle, Washington, known as Emerald City, is a Pacific Northwest metropolis positioned on the eastern shore of Puget Sound encircled by mountains, forests and both fresh water and salt water. It’s the state’s largest city and includes thousands of acres of parkland. Its tech industry is booming and it’s home to the headquarters of Amazon and Microsoft. And of course, it’s also the birthplace of Starbucks. Seattle boasts a diverse cultural scene and hosts dozens of festivals regularly. This city is one of the fastest-growing in the United States which makes it a prime location to find your next apartment.

Why live in Seattle, WA?

Seattle is a thriving, pulsing city with endless amenities and attractions to recommend it, as well as an excellent live music scene - making it a wonderful place to call home. There’s always something going on. This appealing city earned the nickname Emerald City for its striking year-round greenery, and if you don’t like snow, this is the spot for you. It even beats climate change according to UW meteorologist Cliff Mass. The food scene is on point. So tasty! Jobs! Even entry-level. With a $15 minimum wage, you are not starting at the bottom, and the unemployment rate is more than 2 points below the national average. And finally, it’s gorgeous here!

Seattle, WA
Population: 744,955

Ranked #18

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Seattle, WA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Seattle with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Seattle is at 5223 40th Ave SW listed at $755.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,349.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,527 square feet unit starting from $9,325 at The Modern.

What is the average size for Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 863 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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