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

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Stowell Seattle
Studio Apartments

Stowell Seattle

949 N 80th StSeattle, WA 98103

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Rose Crest
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Crest

7914 Densmore Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
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7400 5th Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

7400 5th Ave NE

7400 5th Ave NESeattle, WA 98115
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Green Lake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$866
Aladdin Apartments on Greenlake0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
OWLA3 MFTE - StudioStudio,1BA$1,373
The HemlockStudio 1A-1CStudio,1BA$1,461
LightboxOne Bedroom with Den A1AD MMR1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Circa Green Lake Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den - A9.11BR,1BA$3.73
Augusta ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - 7011BR,1BA$4.13
Maple Leaf Apartments1-Bed F1BR,1BA$3.84
TrailsideS1Studio ,1BA$4.22
LightboxOne Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$3.52
OWLA2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.17
MLF Maple Leaf FlatsOpen 1x11BR,1BA$4.07
Aladdin Apartments on Greenlake0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.24
Crew ApartmentsLondon MFTEStudio ,1BA$4.24
The HemlockStudio 1A-1CStudio ,1BA$4.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Green Lake, Seattle, WA

Ranked #130

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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