Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (420 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Montlake area of Seattle.

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Montlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Luna Mia Apartments - SRO priced from $695. Cielo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luna Mia Apartments - SROStudioStudio,1BA$695
CieloStudioStudio,1BA$750
Pride PlaceStudio 50% AccessibleStudio,1BA$790
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio ConcreteStudio,1BA$795
1722 Summit Where - Luxury Meets Location!!!StudioStudio,1BA$795
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montlake area is the $1.27 price per square foot STUDENT INTERNS 4b4b Upgraded Private Suites w/... Model at Radian Apartments in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Montlake apartment is the 2B Model at Burke Gilman Gardens starting at $1,582 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Windermere neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Radian ApartmentsSTUDENT INTERNS 4b4b Upgraded Private Suites w/...4BR,4BA$1.27
Burke Gilman Gardens2B2BR,1BA$1.75
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 1022239 Yale Ave E1BR,1BA$1.96
5220 Sand Point Way NE, Unit 35220 Sand Point Way NE2BR,1BA$2.08
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Sheridan Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Normandy294 1X11BR,1BA$2.08
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Montlake, Seattle, WA

Ranked #2

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 brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Seattle, Washington. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Montlake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 Montlake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Montlake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Montlake is at Luna Mia Apartments - SRO listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Montlake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Montlake Apartment is $847 at Station House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Montlake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Montlake is starting from $1,017 at Pantages.

What is the most affordable Montlake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Montlake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakeview Apartments and starts from $1,169.

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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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