
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA Under $1,700 (157 Rentals)
Rental terms in Seattle as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Airmark Apartments

Symphony Apartments

Green Leaf Encore

Chroma

John Winthrop Apartments

Post Alley Court

Illumina Apartment Homes

Novi at Queen Anne
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Theory U District

The Morrow

Ballard on the Park

4029 Rainier

Elara at the Market

The Summit at Lake Union

Willow Court Apartments

M Street
Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Stockbridge Apartment Homes

Promenade at the Park Apartment Homes

Olympus

Willows Court Apartment Homes

Hill Crest Apartment Homes

Kulle Urban Living

King Arthurs Court

Novo Apartments

422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!

Niwa

Roystone

Vitality on 17th

Zig

Solara

Residences at 3295

Anker Ballard

Pivot

Reverie Apartments

Ori on the Ave

Inspire Fremont

Bespoke Ballard Apartments

Shelton Eastlake

Mysa

Soren Apartments

Carkeek Park Place

The Sedges

Collage
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 | $1,671 | $740 | $8,950 |
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $620 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $952 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,011 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,099 | $8,000 |
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $950 | $5,885 |
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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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Seattle Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Seattle?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Seattle is at Alps Apartments listed at $675.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Seattle Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Seattle is $2,837.
What is the largest Short-term Seattle Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Seattle is a 2,405 square feet unit starting from $1,477 at Olympus.
What is the average size for Seattle Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Seattle is currently at 557 sq ft.
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