If you're on the hunt for a new spot to live, you know how hard it can be to find a bargain. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in the Cascade look like these days—and what might you get for your money?
According to Walk Score's assessment, the neighborhood is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options. It also features median rents for a one-bedroom that hover around $1,796, compared to a $1,634 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole.
A look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in the Cascade, via rental site Zumper, yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Seattle neighborhood.
Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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2371 Franklin Ave. East
Listed at $900 / month, this 155-square-foot studio , located at 2371 Franklin Ave. East, is 43.8 percent less than the $1,600/month median rent for a studio in the Cascade.
Though small, this microapartment has updated amenities, like kitchenettes with stainless steel appliances. The building offers full-size communal kitchens and laundry rooms on every floor, as well as a rooftop deck with views of the mountains. Dogs and cats are welcome for an additional $25/month in rent, along with a deposit.
(See the complete listing here.)
2215 Eastlake Ave. East
This studio, situated at 2215 Eastlake Ave. East, is listed for $1,100/month. It features hardwood floors, a kitchenette, and a full bathroom. Pets are not allowed.
(See the complete listing here.)
603 Pontius Ave. North
Here's a studio at 603 Pontius Ave. North, which, at 350 square feet, is going for $1,200/month.
In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring and exposed brick walls, along with a large kitchen. Utilities run an additional $50/month for one resident or $75/month for two, and parking in a secured garage is available for an additional $150/month. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.
(See the full listing here.)
1925 Eastlake Ave. East
Next, there's this 705-square-foot pad with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1925 Eastlake Ave. East, listed at $1,500/month. It features carpeted floors, plenty of windows, and a small private balcony.
(See the listing here.)
2222 Eastlake Ave. East, #A
Listed at $1,525/month, this 800-square-foot studio rental is located at 2222 Eastlake Ave. East, #A.
In the unit, you're promised tile floors, brand-new appliances in the kitchen (including a dishwasher) and a bonus den that can serve as an office or small bedroom with a twin-sized bed. There's in-unit laundry and a small private patio as well.
All utlities are included in the rent, and if you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are allowed with an additional deposit. A reserved parking spot is included in the rent as well.
(Here's the listing.)
1200 Mercer St.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit, situated at 1200 Mercer St., is listed for $1,625/month for its 665 square feet of space.
In the unit, expect to find a balcony, in-unit laundry, and an updated kitchen with an icemaker and dishwasher. Parking is an additional $200/month. The building also offers a communal rooftop garden with a grill. Dogs aren't welcome, but up to two cats are with an additional deposit and $20/month in rent.
(See the listing here.)
