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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 | $1,860 | $750 | $4,014 |
CBD 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $985 | $9,813 |
CBD 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,537 | $1,299 | $10,000+ |
CBD 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,683 | $1,360 | $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 $850.
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 $6,221.
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 157 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 $249 which is $5,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in CBD.
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