
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Seattle Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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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 | $1,454 | $825 | $8,874 |
West Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,064 | $5,797 |
West Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,480 | $9,110 |
West Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,859 | $2,675 |
West Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $2,031 | $3,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alcove West Seattle - Affordable and Efficient | Studio Loft MFTE | Studio,1BA | $745 |
5223 40th Ave SW | 5223 40th Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Bode Luna Park | Garden Level | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Avalon Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
900 Rainier | Studio A6 - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $874 |
Elegant, Efficient Studios in Beautiful Delridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Fauntleroy Lofts - West Seattle Micros | MICRO | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Vega | Modern 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Edge | House | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
Alcove | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
14th Ave S - 2bed/1bath - Beacon Hill - Re | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
11004 16th Ave SW, Unit 2 | 11004 16th Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
918 SW Holden St, Unit 2 | 918 SW Holden St | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Overlook at Westridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
622 Rainier Ave S, Unit FL7-ID794 | 622 Rainier Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Willow Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
City Views | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Westwood Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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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 $1,130.
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
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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.

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.

What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting
Written by: Trey Huguley
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.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.