
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $620 (28 Rentals)


5223 40th Ave SW

3317 16th Ave S

1801 S Walker St.

9049 9th Ave SW

Beacon Pacific Village Apartments

Sou'Wester

3901 15th Ave S
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West Seattle - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!
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West Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Seattle?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Seattle Studio Apartments | $1,457 | $850 | $3,609 |
West Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,945 | $620 | $5,000 |
West Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,480 | $6,560 |
West Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,859 | $3,200 |
West Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,024 | $2,031 | $3,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Seattle Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Seattle?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Seattle is under $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Seattle?
The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is DT071 Avilon which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $2,915.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 34 regular apartments in West 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 West Seattle?
Cheap apartments in West Seattle have an average cost of $967 which is $1,948 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.
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