Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bitter Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $900 (29 Rentals)
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View At Bitter Lake

OWL

Baldwyn

11758 Greenwood Ave N

Luxe at Meridian

10737 Greenwood Ave N

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749 N 105th St

Mosaic on Greenwood

Modera Northgate

Sanford Hildebrandt Tower

The Hemlock
Bitter Lake
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!

The LINE

Zinnia
Bitter Lake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bitter Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bitter Lake Studio Apartments | $1,761 | $995 | $2,953 |
Bitter Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,385 | $4,553 |
Bitter Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,732 | $1,385 | $5,802 |
Bitter Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $2,075 | $4,310 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bitter Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Bitter Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bitter Lake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Cubix North Park priced from $995. The Aries at Bitter Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Bitter Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cubix North Park | SEDU | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Aries at Bitter Lake | Studio 50 Percent AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
View At Bitter Lake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
OWL | A3 MFTE - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,334 |
Viv | 2x1 - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,385 |
Linden Flats | Open 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Baldwyn | Walter MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Cooper | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
The Amesbury | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,516 |
The LINE | Studio E MFTE | Studio,1BA | $1,520 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bitter Lake, WA
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bitter Lake area is the $2.47 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Large Model at Cooper in the in the Bitter Lake neighborhood starting from $2,429. The second greatest value Bitter Lake apartment is the 2x2 - 60% AMI Model at Viv starting at $1,612 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bitter Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cooper | 2 Bed/2 Bath Large | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Viv | 2x2 - 60% AMI | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
The Amesbury | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
13717 Linden Ave N, Unit #218 | 13717 Linden Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Greenwood Place Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Mosaic on Greenwood | 1x1 Medium | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Luxe at Meridian | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Zinnia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
View At Bitter Lake | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
Cubix North Park | SEDU | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
Getting Around the Bitter Lake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 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 Cheap Bitter Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bitter Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bitter Lake is under $1,520.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bitter Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Bitter Lake is The Aries at Bitter Lake which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Bitter Lake costs $4,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bitter Lake?
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 326 regular apartments in Bitter Lake 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 Bitter Lake?
Cheap apartments in Bitter Lake have an average cost of $368 which is $3,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bitter Lake.
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