Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Wallingford Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Terrace

4710 Aurora Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
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Phinney Flats
Studio Apartments

Phinney Flats

6726 Greenwood Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
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Park West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Apartments

4901 Phinney Ave NSeattle, WA 98103
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1003 N 50th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1003 N 50th St

1003 N 50th StSeattle, WA 98103
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Phinney Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phinney Apartments

4800 Phinney Ave NSeattle, WA 98103

Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Phinney Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Phinney Ridge area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at OWL priced from $1,334. Lightbox has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,415. Here are the most affordable Phinney Ridge apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OWLA3 MFTE - StudioStudio,1BA$1,334
LightboxStudio E1BStudio,1BA$1,415
Augusta ApartmentsOpen One - Income Limited - 5541BR,1BA$1,633
Gables Queen AnneS.3Studio,1BA$1,650
Maple Leaf ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phinney Ridge, WA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Phinney Ridge area is the $2.90 price per square foot 1x1 W/D Model at Green Lake Tyee (The Clarke) in the in the Green Lake neighborhood starting from $2,349. The second greatest value Phinney Ridge apartment is the Two Bedroom B1A Model at Lightbox starting at $2,326 with a $3.86 price per square foot in the North College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phinney Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Green Lake Tyee (The Clarke)1x1 W/D1BR,1BA$2.90
LightboxTwo Bedroom B1A2BR,1BA$3.86
Maple Leaf Apartments1-Bed C1BR,1BA$4.50
The Hemlock1 Bed 1 Bath 1A-1C1BR,1BA$3.73
The Ballard IndependentOne Bedroom A131BR,1BA$5.71
TrailsideS1Studio ,1BA$4.22
Augusta ApartmentsOpen One - 4771BR,1BA$4.95
The Waterway Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.42
OWLA3 - StudioStudio ,1BA$4.36
Gables Queen AnneS.4Studio ,1BA$5.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA

Ranked #114

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Phinney Ridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Phinney Ridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phinney Ridge is under $2,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phinney Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Phinney Ridge is Lightbox which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Phinney Ridge costs $3,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phinney Ridge?

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 43 regular apartments in Phinney Ridge 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 Phinney Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Phinney Ridge have an average cost of $928 which is $2,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phinney Ridge.

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