Finding a good deal can be a challenge if you're seeking a new spot to live on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Seattle look like these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Seattle via rental site Zumper to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
358 NW 85th St.
Listed at $825/month, this studio apartment, located at 358 NW 85th St. in Greenwood, is 40.9 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Seattle, which is currently estimated at around $1,395/month.
The apartment features hardwood flooring, large windows, a stove and stainless steel appliances. Cats and dogs are not welcome here.
Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has good transit options.
(See the complete listing here.)
2712 60th Ave. SW
This residence, situated at 2712 60th Ave. SW in Alki, is listed for $895/month.
In the unit, expect carpeted floors, built-in shelves, a breakfast bar, two closets and ample cabinet space. On-site laundry is offered as a building amenity. Cats and dogs are not welcome.
Walk Score indicates that this location is very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
5610 S. Leo St.
Then there's this 460-square-foot dwelling with one bedroom and one bathroom at 5610 S. Leo St. in Rainier Valley, listed at $1,095/month.
The unit features a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, in-unit laundry and a spacious closet. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are welcome.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address requires a car for most errands, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
14200 Linden Ave. N.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 14200 Linden Ave. N. in Bitter Lake, is listed for $1,173/month for its 522-square-feet of space.
Apartment amenities include carpeting, a breakfast bar, in-unit laundry, wooden cabinetry, a patio and generous closet space. A business center and a fitness center are offered as building amenities. Dogs and cats are permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is quite walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.
(See the listing here.)
2530 15th Ave. W., #302
To round things out, there's this 644-square-foot living space at 2530 15th Ave. W. in West Queen Anne. It's being listed for $1,275/month.
The building features garage parking and secured entry. In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher, carpeted floors, a ceiling fan, wooden cabinetry, in-unit laundry, large closets and a patio. Pets are permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is quite walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Here's the full listing.)
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