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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Genesee?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Genesee Studio Apartments | $1,588 | $825 | $3,609 |
Genesee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,399 | $5,000 |
Genesee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,297 | $1,995 | $5,544 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient | Studio Loft MFTE | Studio,1BA | $745 |
Bode Luna Park | Garden Level | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Avalon Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Junction Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Montisi Apartments | Studio - 280 sqft | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Link + Mural | Mural - Traditional 2bd 1ba - A | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
Marq West Seattle | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
Residences at 3295 | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Green Leaf Sky | Sky G | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Link | Traditional 1bd 1ba - D | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Nova | Live + work | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
AJ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Forge West Seattle | 1BdAlcoveC | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
Altamira Apartments | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.63 |
Avalon Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGenesee, Seattle, WA
Ranked #47
Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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