
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phinney Ridge Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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OWL

6111 8th Ave NW

7121 Linden Ave N

The Rocket

Augusta Apartments

The Kennedy Building

6410 Phinney Ave N

Gables Queen Anne
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The Hemlock

The Ballard Independent

Maple Leaf Apartments
Phinney Ridge, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Phinney Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Phinney Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,851 | $1,334 | $2,620 |
Phinney Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $820 | $3,645 |
Phinney Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,567 | $1,099 | $6,125 |
Phinney Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $1,099 | $1,600 |
Phinney Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,099 | $1,499 |
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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 $1,478. Here are the most affordable Phinney Ridge apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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OWL | A3 MFTE - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,334 |
Lightbox | Studio E1B | Studio,1BA | $1,478 |
Augusta Apartments | Open One - Income Limited - 554 | 1BR,1BA | $1,633 |
The Kennedy Building | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,637 |
Gables Queen Anne | S.3 | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phinney Ridge, WA
As of March 22, 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 Plan B1A Model at The Kennedy Building starting at $2,105 with a $2.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Green Lake Tyee (The Clarke) | 1x1 W/D | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
The Kennedy Building | Plan B1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
The Waterway Building | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
Lightbox | Two Bedroom B1A | 2BR,1BA | $4.08 |
Maple Leaf Apartments | 1-Bed C | 1BR,1BA | $4.50 |
The Ballard Independent | One Bedroom A13 | 1BR,1BA | $5.70 |
Trailside | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
Augusta Apartments | Open One - 477 | 1BR,1BA | $4.87 |
The Hemlock | Studio 1-1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
OWL | A3 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePhinney Ridge, Seattle, WA
Ranked #129
Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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 $2,195.
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 $3,450.
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 989 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 $922 which is $2,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phinney Ridge.
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