Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (404 Rentals)

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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 Larned priced from $790. Lincoln Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Montlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LarnedSStudio,1BA$790
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Melrose30%SStudio,1BA$790
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!StudioStudio,1BA$795
AlturraStudioStudio,1BA$825
Station House1B1BR,1BA$847
Holiday Apartments1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montlake, WA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montlake area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Roosevelt Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,375. 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.
Roosevelt Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Burke Gilman Gardens2B2BR,1BA$1.75
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$2.10
Park HillSAStudio ,1BA$2.12
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81
Elizabeth James House1BA1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88
Stratford on 4th0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.19

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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 a cheap apartment in Montlake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montlake is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montlake?

The cheapest apartment in Montlake is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Montlake costs $12,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montlake?

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 200 regular apartments in Montlake 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 Montlake?

Cheap apartments in Montlake have an average cost of $766 which is $11,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montlake.

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