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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
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750
Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First HillStudioStudio,1BA$750
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$795
1722 SummitStudioStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Seattle area is the $2.08 price per square foot 2401 S Jackson St Model at 2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL6-ID548 in the in the Mercer Heights neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Central Seattle apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Sir Galahad starting at $1,595 with a $1.77 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.
2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL6-ID5482401 S Jackson St2BR,2BA$2.08
Sir Galahad1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 1022239 Yale Ave E1BR,1BA$1.96
Large Studio0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.34
Park HillSAStudio ,1BA$2.12
137 29th Ave, Unit B137 29th Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
1414 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Seattle?

There are currently 1692 Apartments for Rent in Central Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $9,363. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Seattle ranging from $1,495 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Seattle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Seattle ranges from $1,495 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Seattle?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Seattle range from $1,360 to $9,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,599 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,031.

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.