Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Genesee Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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4028 California Ave SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4028 California Ave SW

4028 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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

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Avala Apartments
Studio Apartments

Avala Apartments

3084 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Avalon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon

3060 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126

Genesee, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Genesee Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Genesee area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient priced from $745. Bode Luna Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Genesee apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and EfficientStudio Loft MFTEStudio,1BA$745
Bode Luna ParkGarden LevelStudio,1BA$825
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Junction CentralStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Montisi ApartmentsStudio - 280 sqftStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Genesee, WA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Genesee area is the $2.72 price per square foot Mural - Traditional 2bd 1ba - A Model at Link + Mural in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,915. The second greatest value Genesee apartment is the 2B Model at Marq West Seattle starting at $3,011 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Delridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Genesee apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Link + MuralMural - Traditional 2bd 1ba - A2BR,2BA$2.72
Marq West Seattle2B2BR,2BA$3.23
Residences at 3295Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.04
Green Leaf SkySky G1BR,1BA$2.92
LinkTraditional 1bd 1ba - D1BR,1BA$2.92
NovaLive + work1BR,1BA$2.74
AJ1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.23
Forge West Seattle1BdAlcoveC1BR,1BA$3.23
Altamira ApartmentsStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.63
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Genesee, Seattle, WA

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Southwestern Seattle, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Genesee Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Genesee Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Genesee?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Genesee is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Genesee?

The cheapest apartment in Genesee is Quintessa Apartments which is listed at $1,461, while the average apartment in Genesee costs $3,122.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Genesee?

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 20 regular apartments in Genesee that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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