Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainier Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rainier Beach Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $925 | $2,291 |
Rainier Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $1,115 | $5,025 |
Rainier Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,400 | $5,649 |
Rainier Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $2,205 | $4,813 |
Rainier Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,761 | $2,437 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Rainier Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainier Beach area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Eden Apartments priced from $615. Ethiopian Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Rainier Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Ethiopian Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,009 |
Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Cubix at Othello Apartments | Studio S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Beach, WA
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier Beach area is the $1.82 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value Rainier Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Taylor Creek Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Duwamish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainier Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
6436 S 118th St, Unit ADU | 6436 S 118th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Welcome to Hillview Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.87 |
Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Via Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Mar Vista Apartments | one bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Whisperwood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.71 |
Admirals Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Eden Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Rainier Beach Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
50 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainier Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rainier Beach is under $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainier Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Rainier Beach is Eden Apartments which is listed at $615, while the average apartment in Rainier Beach costs $4,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rainier Beach?
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 138 regular apartments in Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach?
Cheap apartments in Rainier Beach have an average cost of $1,442 which is $2,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Beach.
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