Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pioneer Square Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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American Hotel
1 Bedroom Apartments

American Hotel

520 S King StSeattle, WA 98104
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Mayn Suites
Studio Apartments

Mayn Suites

315 Maynard Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Large Studio
Studio Apartments

Large Studio

200 5th Ave SSeattle, WA 98104
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Imperial House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial House

520 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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705 Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

705 Lofts

705 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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Argyle
Studio Apartments

Argyle

411 Jefferson StSeattle, WA 98104
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80 S Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

80 S Main St

80 S Main StSeattle, WA 98104
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Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pioneer Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pioneer Square area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alps Apartments priced from $675. Louisa Hotel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Pioneer Square apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$675
Louisa HotelMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$900
Addison on Fourth ResidentialStudio AStudio,1BA$1,000
Large Studio0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
100 on 6thStudio BStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pioneer Square, WA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pioneer Square area is the $1.34 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Large Studio in the in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Pioneer Square apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 80 MAIN Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pioneer Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Large Studio0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.34
80 MAIN Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.39
MuirOpen One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Icon ApartmentsTHE RAINIER MFTE1BR,1BA$3.01
Origin 206StudioStudio ,1BA$3.13
100 on 6thStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.34
Anthem on 12th0AStudio ,1BA$3.36
Louisa HotelStudio ApartmentsStudio ,1BA$2.58
Quintessa ApartmentsCozy Corner1BR,1BA$3.33
BEAMStudio MFTEStudio ,1BA$3.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pioneer Square, Seattle, WA

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Pioneer Square Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

88 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 Pioneer Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pioneer Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pioneer Square is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pioneer Square?

The cheapest apartment in Pioneer Square is Alps Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Pioneer Square costs $6,277.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pioneer Square?

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 30 regular apartments in Pioneer Square 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 Pioneer Square?

Cheap apartments in Pioneer Square have an average cost of $187 which is $6,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pioneer Square.

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