Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (50 Rentals)

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The Roost
Studio Apartments

The Roost

901 Hiawatha Pl SSeattle, WA 98144
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Westview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

4540 45th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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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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DubSea Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

DubSea Apartments

11060 16th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98146
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The Blake Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98136
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Coronado Springs
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Springs

1400 SW 107th StSeattle, WA 98146
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London Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

London Apartments

3921 15th Ave SSeattle, WA 98108
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4028 California Ave SW
1 Bedroom Apartments

4028 California Ave SW

4028 California Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116
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Avala Apartments
Studio Apartments

Avala Apartments

3084 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126
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Jefferson Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Station

2902 Beacon Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
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Delridge Heights
Studio Apartments

Delridge Heights

8854 Delridge Way SWSeattle, WA 98106
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Avalon
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon

3060 SW Avalon WaySeattle, WA 98126

West Seattle, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Seattle Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Seattle area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient priced from $745. 5223 40th Ave SW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable West Seattle apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and EfficientStudio Loft MFTEStudio,1BA$745
5223 40th Ave SW5223 40th Ave SW1BR,1BA$755
Bode Luna ParkGarden LevelStudio,1BA$825
Avalon Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$850
900 RainierStudio A6 - AffordableStudio,1BA$874
Elegant, Efficient Studios in Beautiful DelridgeStudioStudio,1BA$875
Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle MicrosMICROStudio,1BA$995
VegaModern Studios in West Seattle - Income Restric...Studio,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Seattle, WA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Seattle 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 West Seattle apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Alcove starting at $2,195 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Shorewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Seattle apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdgeHouse3BR,2BA$1.49
Alcove2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re2/12BR,1BA$2.00
11004 16th Ave SW, Unit 211004 16th Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.90
918 SW Holden St, Unit 2918 SW Holden St1BR,1BA$1.94
Overlook at Westridge1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.24
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794622 Rainier Ave S1BR,1BA$1.81
Willow Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.19
City Views1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Westwood Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.26

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West Seattle, Seattle, WA

Ranked #24

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Seattle. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,130.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Seattle is 5223 40th Ave SW which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in West Seattle costs $2,765.

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 676 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 $755 which is $2,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Seattle.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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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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