Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA from $600 (73 Rentals)

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The 110 Building
Studio Apartments

The 110 Building

110 14th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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The Ritz Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Ritz Apartments

1302 E Yesler WaySeattle, WA 98122
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ONEONE6
Studio Apartments

ONEONE6

116 13th Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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The Roost
Studio Apartments

The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Snapdragon
Studio Apartments

Snapdragon

1508 16th AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Spruce Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Park Apartments

155 21st AveSeattle, WA 98122
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The Redwood
Studio Apartments

The Redwood

111 21st Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Madison View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Madison View

114 24th Ave ESeattle, WA 98112
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Mad Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mad Flats

1523 E Madison StSeattle, WA 98122
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Marion
Studio Apartments

Marion

1305-1311 E Marion StSeattle, WA 98122
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Glen Ellen Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Ellen Apartments

1305 E Denny WaySeattle, WA 98122
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Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Area area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Sorento Flats priced from $750. Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$800
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The RedwoodStudio 1.2Studio,1BA$1,005
900 RainierStudio A2Studio,1BA$1,019
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, WA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Raphael Court Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the 2B Model at Union James starting at $1,999 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Mercer Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Area apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raphael Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
Union James2B2BR,1BA$2.53
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$1.91
VerseEnjoy 3 Months of Free Parking @ Verse Seattle!1BR,1BA$2.25
Clairemont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.20
Park HillSAStudio ,1BA$2.12
137 29th Ave, Unit B137 29th Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL4-ID5512401 S Jackson St1BR,1BA$2.34
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
Sorento Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Area, Seattle, WA

Ranked #29

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Central Area, Seattle, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington including Central Area, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Area is under $1,052.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Area?

The cheapest apartment in Central Area is Elizabeth James House which is listed at $1,052, while the average apartment in Central Area costs $2,858.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Area?

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 1,198 regular apartments in Central Area 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 Central Area?

Cheap apartments in Central Area have an average cost of $653 which is $2,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Area.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.