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

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CBD, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in CBD?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
CBD Studio Apartments | $1,818 | $750 | $9,214 |
CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $985 | $9,568 |
CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $1,310 | $10,000+ |
CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,704 | $1,880 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap CBD Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in CBD?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in CBD is under $847.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in CBD?
The cheapest apartment in CBD is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in CBD costs $5,949.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in CBD?
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 2,735 regular apartments in CBD 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 CBD?
Cheap apartments in CBD have an average cost of $349 which is $5,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
Written by: Sharon Stallings
I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.