Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (171 Rentals)

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SoDo, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available SoDo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoDo area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient priced from $695. Alps Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and EfficientStudio Loft MFTEStudio,1BA$695
Alps ApartmentsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$695
Sorento Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First HillS StandardStudio,1BA$799
Louisa HotelMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$815
Bode Luna ParkGarden LevelStudio,1BA$825
Alcove First HillStudio BasementStudio,1BA$839
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
GenoaSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850
1414 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, WA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $1.49 price per square foot House Model at The Edge in the in the Riverview neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the 2/1 Model at 14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re starting at $1,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Riverview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoDo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$2.00
Beacon Pacific Village ApartmentsC11BR,1BA$2.21
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL5-ID793622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$2.01
2401 S Jackson St, Unit FL5-ID6422401 S Jackson St1BR,1BA$2.05
Washington Terrace Senior Affordable ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$2.00
137 29th Ave, Unit B137 29th Ave1BR,1BA$2.17
Gregory Gene Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13
Uncle Bob's PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Sorento Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including 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 filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the SoDo Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoDo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in SoDo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in SoDo is at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom SoDo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom SoDo Apartment is $900 at Alps Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in SoDo is starting from $1,299 at Washington Terrace Senior Affordable Apartments.

What is the most affordable SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap SoDo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tahoma Valley Apartments and starts from $1,859.

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