Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (59 Rentals)

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Pax Futura
from $1,195Studio Apartments Available Now

Pax Futura

3702 S Hudson StSeattle, WA 98118
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The Roost
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The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Leschi House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leschi House

1011 S Weller StSeattle, WA 98104
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Charlemagne
1 Bedroom Apartments

Charlemagne

1300 14th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Beacon Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill Apartments

1815 13th Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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South Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Four Amigos - Beloved Community priced from $797. Mercy Othello Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $847. Here are the most affordable South Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Amigos - Beloved Community1.21BR,1BA$797
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$847
GenoaSmall StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Seattle, WA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Seattle area is the $1.51 price per square foot 5001 S 113th St Model at 5001 S 113th St in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $3,209. The second greatest value South Seattle apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Taylor Creek Apartments starting at $1,785 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Duwamish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5001 S 113th St5001 S 113th St3BR,2BA$1.51
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
3219 S Graham St3219 S Graham St2BR,1BA$1.95
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$2.00
6511 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
918 SW Holden St, Unit 2918 SW Holden St1BR,1BA$1.94
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$1.81
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
Mercy Othello Plaza1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Admirals Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05

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South Seattle, Seattle, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington, including Seattle. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Seattle Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Seattle?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Seattle is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Seattle?

The cheapest apartment in South Seattle is Four Amigos - Beloved Community which is listed at $797, while the average apartment in South Seattle costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Seattle?

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 2,936 regular apartments in South Seattle 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 South Seattle?

Cheap apartments in South Seattle have an average cost of $862 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Seattle.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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