
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Area Seattle, WA from $600 (72 Rentals)
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1806-1812 12th Ave Apartments

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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Hilite

Anthem on 12th

622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL5-ID790

2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL6-ID547

104 12th Ave, Unit FL7-ID756

Muir

125 Boren Ave S
Central Area, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Area Studio Apartments | $1,535 | $750 | $4,401 |
Central Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,225 | $4,613 |
Central Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,875 | $5,341 |
Central Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,859 | $9,110 |
Central Area 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $2,031 | $3,500 |
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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. 1806-1812 12th Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Central Area apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sorento Flats | LOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!! | Studio,1BA | $750 |
1806-1812 12th Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Redwood | Studio 1.2 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
900 Rainier | 1x1 - C2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,052 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Area, WA
As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Area area is the $1.92 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Caroline in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Area apartment is the Enjoy 3 Months of Free Parking @ Verse Seattle! Model at Verse starting at $1,650 with a $2.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Caroline | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Verse | Enjoy 3 Months of Free Parking @ Verse Seattle! | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Clairemont Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL5-ID790 | 622 Rainier Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Park Hill | SA | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
137 29th Ave, Unit B | 137 29th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL6-ID547 | 2401 S Jackson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
104 12th Ave, Unit FL7-ID756 | 104 12th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Sorento Flats | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Area?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Area is at Sorento Flats listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Area Apartment is $1,052 at Elizabeth James House.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Area is starting from $1,995 at Tanglewood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Caroline and starts from $2,300.
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.

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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.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
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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.