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

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Portage Bay, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portage Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Portage Bay area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! priced from $745. Cielo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Portage Bay apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!Studio MFTEStudio,1BA$745
CieloStudioStudio,1BA$750
Lincoln CourtSStudio,1BA$790
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
MorinoStudioStudio,1BA$800
Station House1B1BR,1BA$847
1806-1812 12th Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Bay, WA

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage Bay 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 Portage Bay 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 Portage Bay 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
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
Dalmasso Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Noble Plaza1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.14
Normandy294 1X11BR,1BA$2.08
Elizabeth James House1B1BR,1BA$1.98
BernevaSStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Portage Bay, Seattle, WA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for North Central Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Portage Bay Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Portage Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portage Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portage Bay is at 422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Bay Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Portage Bay Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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