
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westlake Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (501 Rentals)
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Westlake, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westlake?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Westlake Studio Apartments | $1,855 | $795 | $8,950 |
Westlake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $740 | $9,562 |
Westlake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,933 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Westlake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,117 | $1,355 | $10,000+ |
Westlake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,490 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Westlake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westlake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill priced from $700. Lincoln Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Westlake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Modern Cozy Studio Apartments in First Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Lincoln Court | S | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Melrose | 30%S | Studio,1BA | $790 |
Larned | S | Studio,1BA | $790 |
422 11th Ave - Amazing Remodeled Studios! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
1722 Summit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Madison 2.0 Studios in Capitol Hill! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
423 Terry Apartments in the Heart of First Hill | S Standard | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Alturra | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westlake, WA
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westlake area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Roosevelt Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Westlake apartment is the 2X2 Model at Terrace View starting at $2,399 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westlake apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roosevelt Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Terrace View | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Roycroft Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Glen Eden LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Park Hill | SA | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
Sheridan Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
Elizabeth James House | 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Berneva | S | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
Stratford on 4th | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Getting Around the Westlake Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westlake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westlake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westlake is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westlake?
The cheapest apartment in Westlake is Holiday Apartments which is listed at $847, while the average apartment in Westlake costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westlake?
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 186 regular apartments in Westlake 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 Westlake?
Cheap apartments in Westlake have an average cost of $1,119 which is $2,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westlake.
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