Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (346 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Central Seattle area of Seattle.

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Central Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $675. Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Central Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosAttn Interns: 3 mo. Furnished Lease - Coming Soon!Studio,1BA$695
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750
Bryant Manor Phase I1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$782
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill*Now Offering a 6 Weeks Free and a $99 deposit ...Studio,1BA$799
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $2.17 price per square foot 522 25th Ave Model at 522 25th Ave, Unit Above Ground ADU in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Roosevelt Apartments starting at $2,375 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
522 25th Ave, Unit Above Ground ADU522 25th Ave2BR,1BA$2.17
Roosevelt Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.20
Beacon ViewTwo Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$2.14
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.18
Clairemont Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.06
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Bryant Manor Phase I1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1.48
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Central Seattle, Seattle, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central Seattle, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Seattle is under $799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Seattle is Bryant Manor Phase I which is listed at $782, while the average apartment in Central Seattle costs $3,577.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Seattle?

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 249 regular apartments in Central Seattle 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 Seattle?

Cheap apartments in Central Seattle have an average cost of $583 which is $2,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Seattle.

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