Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Green Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $700 (12 Rentals)
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Green Lake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Green Lake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Green Lake Studio Apartments | $1,733 | $775 | $2,554 |
Green Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $1,299 | $3,606 |
Green Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,099 | $6,088 |
Green Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,198 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Green Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,099 | $1,499 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Green Lake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Green Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Green Lake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Aubrey Studios priced from $866. Aladdin Apartments on Greenlake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Green Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aubrey Studios | Private Standard Studios | Studio,1BA | $866 |
Aladdin Apartments on Greenlake | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
OWL | A3 MFTE - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
The Hemlock | Studio 1A-1C | Studio,1BA | $1,461 |
Lightbox | One Bedroom with Den A1AD MMR | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Green Lake, WA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Green Lake area is the $3.73 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - A9.1 Model at Circa Green Lake Apartments in the in the Green Lake neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Green Lake apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath - 701 Model at Augusta Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Green Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Circa Green Lake Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - A9.1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.73 |
Augusta Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - 701 | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
Maple Leaf Apartments | 1-Bed F | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Trailside | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
Lightbox | One Bedroom A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
OWL | A2 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.17 |
MLF Maple Leaf Flats | Open 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Aladdin Apartments on Greenlake | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
Crew Apartments | London MFTE | Studio ,1BA | $4.24 |
The Hemlock | Studio 1A-1C | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreen Lake, Seattle, WA
Ranked #130
Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Green Lake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
89 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
62 / 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 Green Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Green Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Green Lake is under $1,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Green Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Green Lake is Lightbox which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Green Lake costs $3,420.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Green Lake?
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 56 regular apartments in Green Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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