
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ballard Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $695 (97 Rentals)


721 W Florentia Pl

507 N 61st St

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806 N 48th St

Northaven West Apartments for 62+

812 W Bothwell St

Northaven Senior Apartments

710-712.5-7125 NE 43rd St
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Ballard, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Ballard Studio Apartments | $1,689 | $825 | $6,577 |
Ballard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $695 | $6,954 |
Ballard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $1,566 | $10,000+ |
Ballard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $2,100 | $7,920 |
Ballard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,541 | $2,660 | $4,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ballard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ballard is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballard?
The cheapest apartment in Ballard is Northaven West Apartments for 62+ which is listed at $1,080, while the average apartment in Ballard costs $5,115.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballard?
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 62 regular apartments in Ballard 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 Ballard?
Cheap apartments in Ballard have an average cost of $1,407 which is $3,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballard.
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