Seattle/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 26, 2020
Apartments for rent in Seattle: What will $2,600 get you?4730 California Ave. SW | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Seattle?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Seattle if you don't want to spend more than $2,600/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1275 Mercer St. (Cascade)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,503/month, this 533-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 1275 Mercer St.

In the furnished apartment, you can anticipate a dishwasher. The building has a gym and a swimming pool. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1800 Boren Ave. (Belltown)

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Next, check out this 746-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 1800 Boren Ave. It's listed for $2,573/month.

Building amenities include a gym. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring, a fireplace and a balcony. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

4730 California Ave. SW (West Seattle)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 4730 California Ave. SW, here's a 1,065-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,582/month.

Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

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