Budget apartments for rent in Ballard, Seattle

Budget apartments for rent in Ballard, Seattle
1540 N.W. 52nd St. | Photo: Zumper
By Hoodline - Published on June 19, 2020.

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Ballard are hovering around $1,595, compared to a $1,569 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Ballard rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and offers many nearby public transportation options.

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

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5512 17th Ave. NW

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Listed at $1,230/month, this 900-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence, located at 5512 17th Ave. NW, is 22.9% less than the $1,595/month median rent for a one bedroom in Ballard.

Building amenities include a gym; in the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher, a balcony and hardwood flooring. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

2040 N.W. 59th St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2040 N.W. 59th St., which, at 700 square feet, is going for $1,395/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and assigned parking. The apartment also comes with a dishwasher and carpeted floors. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a $45 application fee and a $250 nonrefundable cleaning fee.

(See the full listing here.)

1540 N.W. 52nd St.

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Then there's this 705-square-foot address with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1540 N.W. 52nd St., listed at $1,435/month.

You can expect to see a dishwasher, a balcony and large windows in the residence. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The building offers garage parking and on-site laundry. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

6519 Ninth Ave. NW

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Check out this 720-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 6519 Ninth Ave. NW, listed at $1,547/month.

The building features on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome.

(Here's the listing.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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