Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (372 Rentals)

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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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2037 Yale Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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503 E Thomas StSeattle, WA 98102
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119 22nd Ave ESeattle, WA 98122
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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. Luna Mia Co-Living Studios 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
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$695
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$745
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2239 Yale Ave E Model at 2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 102 in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 622 Rainier Ave S Model at 622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794 starting at $1,330 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle 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.
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 1022239 Yale Ave E1BR,1BA$1.96
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$1.81
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$2.01
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88
Sorento Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Central Seattle, Seattle, WA

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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 $750.

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Seattle is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Central Seattle costs $3,500.

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 3,920 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 $718 which is $2,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Seattle.

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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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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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.