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Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Seattle, WA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Seattle area is the $1.34 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Large Studio in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Downtown Seattle apartment is the 1+DEN Model at Roosevelt Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Large Studio0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.34
Roosevelt Apartments1+DEN1BR,1BA$2.29
Alderview - 300 11th Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
The Humphrey Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.77
Park HillSAStudio ,1BA$2.12
1414 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19
100 on 6thStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Seattle?

There are currently 838 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $31,995. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Seattle ranging from $1,495 to $3,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Seattle ranges from $1,495 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,444.

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.