Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harbor Island Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (166 Rentals)

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Harbor Island, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harbor Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harbor Island area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $675. Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Harbor Island apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and EfficientStudio Loft MFTEStudio,1BA$745
Sorento FlatsLOW MOVE IN COSTS!!! UNITS $1000 AND BELOW!!!Studio,1BA$750
5223 40th Ave SW5223 40th Ave SW1BR,1BA$755
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS StandardStudio,1BA$799
Bode Luna ParkGarden LevelStudio,1BA$825
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
Alcove First HillStudio BasementStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harbor Island, WA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harbor Island area is the $1.49 price per square foot House Model at The Edge in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Harbor Island apartment is the 2/1 Model at 14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re starting at $1,700 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harbor Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$1.89
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$1.91
City Views1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
AVA Avalon West Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
Portico on Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsA071BR,1BA$2.22
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
100 on 6thOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.50
Sorento Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for South Central Seattle, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Harbor Island Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Harbor Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harbor Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harbor Island is under $865.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harbor Island?

The cheapest apartment in Harbor Island is 5223 40th Ave SW which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Harbor Island costs $3,253.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harbor Island?

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 2,667 regular apartments in Harbor Island 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 Harbor Island?

Cheap apartments in Harbor Island have an average cost of $686 which is $2,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harbor Island.

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