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7209 NE 155th St

KenmoreWA98028

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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property at 219 23rd Ave

219 23rd Ave

SeattleWA98122
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7041 S 116th Pl

SeattleWA98178
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2100 3rd Ave

SeattleWA98121
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1519 3rd Ave

SeattleWA98101
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Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seattle, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Seattle, WA area range in price from $600 to $31,995 with an overall median price of $3,502. The three Seattle neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cascade View at $1,350, Port of Edmonds at $1,595, and South Park at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seattle Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cascade View$1,350$1,35016
Port of Edmonds$1,595$1,59517
South Park$1,750$1,75014
Georgetown$1,850$1,85014
Duwamish$1,855$1,395243
Charleston$1,920$7751484
Downtown Bremerton$1,995$7751715
East Bremerton$1,995$1,0501581
East Park$1,995$1,0501683
Manette$1,995$1,0501394

Cheapest Available Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood priced from $675. Luna Mia Co-Living Studios in the Capitol Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seattle apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Luna Mia Co-Living StudiosSROStudio,1BA$695
Alcove Ballard ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seattle area is the $1.51 price per square foot 5001 S 113th St Model at 5001 S 113th St in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value Seattle apartment is the 8801 Aurora Ave N Model at 8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the North College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5001 S 113th St5001 S 113th St3BR,2BA$1.51
8801 Aurora Ave N, Unit Room 18801 Aurora Ave N5BR,3BA$0.53
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
Viv2x2 - 60% AMI2BR,2BA$1.73
Burke Gilman Gardens2B2BR,1BA$1.75
6511 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Dalmasso Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle

What type of rentals are currently available in Seattle?

There are currently 7692 Apartments for Rent in Seattle, WA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $31,995. There are also 509 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seattle ranging from $800 to $24,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Seattle?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Seattle ranges from $800 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $6,211.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Seattle?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Seattle range from $600 to $31,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $24,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,805 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

Written by: Trey Huguley

When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.