
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Portage Bay Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (413 Rentals)
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5632 11th Ave NE

2107 NE 54th St

5043 18th Ave NE

5257 Brooklyn Ave NE

422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios!

507 N 61st St
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Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill!

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Kulle Urban Living

5336 Roosevelt Way NE

Odessa Apartments

30 W Etruria St

Eclipse Fremont Apartments

4046 8th Ave NE

2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake

5054 7th Ave NE

Encore Belltown Apartments

Wallingford Studios

Ivy Ridge Apartments

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Vitality on Howell

U20 Apartments

708 6th Ave N, Unit FL3-ID572

5242 12th Ave NE

Nolan

708 6th Ave N

Village Vista Apartments

The Penrith Apartments
Portage Bay, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portage Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portage Bay Studio Apartments | $1,660 | $750 | $9,214 |
Portage Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $650 | $9,568 |
Portage Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,415 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Portage Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,194 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
Portage Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,099 | $4,000 |
Portage Bay 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $1,270 | $5,500 |
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There are currently 413 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Portage Bay Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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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 Cielo priced from $750. Amherst Micro Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Portage Bay apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cielo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Morino | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! | Studio Concrete | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Station House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $847 |
1806-1812 12th Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Avenida by aPodment Suites | Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Kulle Urban Living | Urban Studio D | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Odessa Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage Bay, WA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage Bay area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2B Model at Burke Gilman Gardens in the in the Windermere neighborhood starting from $1,582. The second greatest value Portage Bay apartment is the 2239 Yale Ave E Model at 2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 102 starting at $1,650 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Burke Gilman Gardens | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 102 | 2239 Yale Ave E | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Pacific Sunrise | 3x1.5 RF | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
Yugo Seattle Rivendell | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments | 2-Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Dalmasso Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Noble Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Avenue Building | Spacious Corner Unit: Walk to UW, Shops and Res... | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Elizabeth James House | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Berneva | S | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePortage Bay, Seattle, WA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Seattle, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 a cheap apartment in Portage Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portage Bay is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Portage Bay is Station House which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Portage Bay costs $3,035.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portage Bay?
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 2,156 regular apartments in Portage Bay 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 Portage Bay?
Cheap apartments in Portage Bay have an average cost of $1,070 which is $1,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage Bay.
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