Short Term Lease 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA (236 Rentals)

Vantage Park

The Kennedy Building

Augusta Apartments

Airmark Apartments

Sentral First Hill
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The Danforth

Griffis Belltown

John Winthrop Apartments

Infinity Apartments

Charbern Apartment Homes

Garden Pointe
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Novi at Queen Anne

Griffis Seattle Waterfront

The Olivian

Pratt Park Apartments

Post Alley Court

The Morrow

Ballard on the Park

Windsor Ballard
Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Centerline

Elara at the Market

The Summit at Lake Union

Mark on 8th

Willow Court Apartments

Lakefront on Washington

LEVA on Market

Stockbridge Apartment Homes

Promenade at the Park Apartment Homes

Premiere on Pine

2900 on First

Willows Court Apartment Homes

Hill Crest Apartment Homes
Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seattle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,678 | $300 | $8,058 |
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $605 | $9,813 |
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $952 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,010 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,099 | $6,350 |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $950 | $6,500 |
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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
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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 Eden Apartments listed at $615.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Seattle is $2,377.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Seattle Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 1,738 square feet unit starting from $6,199 at The Residences at Rainier Square.
What is the average size for Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Seattle is currently 679 sq ft.
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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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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.