
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (30 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastlake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastlake Studio Apartments | $1,957 | $999 | $4,010 |
Eastlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $1,299 | $6,057 |
Eastlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,869 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Eastlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,521 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Eastlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,099 | $1,499 |
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Cheapest Available Eastlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake priced from $999. Castle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Eastlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Castle Apartments | 101 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Lakeside Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Lightbox | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,478 |
The Nordic | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Ondine Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Augusta Apartments | Open One - Income Limited - 554 | 1BR,1BA | $1,633 |
Gables Queen Anne | S.3 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Chroma | U9 MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,682 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastlake, WA
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastlake area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2234 Eastlake Ave E Model at 2234 Eastlake Ave E, Unit PH1 in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Eastlake apartment is the 2x1 on Eastlake Model at Lyla Eastlake starting at $2,995 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Cascade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastlake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2234 Eastlake Ave E, Unit PH1 | 2234 Eastlake Ave E | 3BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Lyla Eastlake | 2x1 on Eastlake | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
The LeeAnn | 1 Bedroom Den D1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 102 | 2239 Yale Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
2726Franklin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Larimda | 1BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
LUT Lake Union Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
The Nordic | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
Liza | Studio M0.5 | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
Castle Apartments | 101 | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
Getting Around the Eastlake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastlake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastlake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastlake is under $1,682.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastlake?
The cheapest apartment in Eastlake is Lightbox which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Eastlake costs $6,210.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastlake?
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 43 regular apartments in Eastlake 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 Eastlake?
Cheap apartments in Eastlake have an average cost of $654 which is $5,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastlake.
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