
According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Ballard are hovering around $1,544, compared to a $1,650 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole.
But how does the low-end pricing on a Ballard rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has some transit options.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
6511 24th Ave. NW, #2
Listed at $1,325 / month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 6511 24th Ave. NW, is 14.2 percent less than the $1,544 / month median rent for a one bedroom in Ballard.
The building offers assigned parking and on-site laundry. In the unit, anticipate carpeted floors, a dishwasher, closet space, large windows and wooden cabinetry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.
(See the complete listing here.)
1408 NW 63rd St.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1408 NW 63rd St., is listed for $1,375 / month.
In the unit, expect hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, marble countertops and ample natural light. Building amenities include on-site laundry, covered parking, on-site management and storage space. For those with furry friends in tow, know that one cat is welcome on this property.
(See the complete listing here.)
5310 8th Ave. NW, #3
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 5310 8th Ave. NW, which, at 550-square-feet, is going for $1,495 / month.
Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. In the unit, which comes furnished, look for high ceilings, hardwood flooring, a balcony, a walk-in closet, large windows and wooden cabinetry. When it comes to pets, small cats and dogs are allowed.
(See the full listing here.)
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