Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Waterfront Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,500 (13 Rentals)

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2033 2nd Ave

SeattleWA98121

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1808 Minor Ave

SeattleWA98101

Central Waterfront, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Waterfront area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $675. Larned has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Central Waterfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Waterfront area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Terrace View in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Central Waterfront apartment is the 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace View2X22BR,2BA$2.28
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.20
Alexander Apartments1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.26
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Capitol Building ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$2.37
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
100 on 6thStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Waterfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Waterfront?

There are currently 840 Apartments for Rent in Central Waterfront, WA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $31,995. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Waterfront ranging from $1,100 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Waterfront ranges from $1,100 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,694.

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