Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake City Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Lake City

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!

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Parkway Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkway Apartments

14019-14023 32nd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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Shangri-la
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shangri-la

12301 NE 33rd AveSeattle, WA 98125
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Vista Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Point

8320 Lake City Way NESeattle, WA 98115
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Lake City Court
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake City Court

12536 33rd Ave NESeattle, WA 98125
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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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Lake City, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake City area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Bode @ Lake City priced from $874. Sedona Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Lake City apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bode @ Lake CityStudio AffordableStudio,1BA$874
Sedona ApartmentsStudio 1Studio,1BA$920
Experience Luxury Living at Bode 125Urban Luxury At An Affordable Price-Bode 125!Studio,1BA$924
Cedar Park Senior Affordable ApartmentsA021BR,1BA$1,199
Polaris at Lake CityS4Studio,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake City, WA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake City area is the $1.93 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Promenade at the Park Apartment Homes in the in the Olympic Hills neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Lake City apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Willows Court Apartment Homes starting at $1,499 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Olympic Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Promenade at the Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Willows Court Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
HIDDEN CREEK VILLAGEOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Park 302511BRHM1BR,1BA$2.22
Northbrook Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.10
Maple Leaf Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.97
ArrayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.34
Capri1 BR1BR,1BA$2.30
SEAN Seattle North Apartments1 bedroom X 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.26
Hillcourt ApartmentsHillcourt One Bed1BR,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake City, Seattle, WA

Ranked #60

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Lake City Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

54 / 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 Lake City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake City is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake City?

The cheapest apartment in Lake City is Cedar Park Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Lake City costs $2,388.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake City?

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 19 regular apartments in Lake City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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