Renting in Seattle: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

Renting in Seattle: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?1310 S.W. Elmgrove St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on June 19, 2020

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Seattle are hovering around $1,569. But how does the low-end pricing on a Seattle rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

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

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2525 14th Ave. South

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Listed at $850/month, this studio apartment, located at 2525 14th Ave. South in Beacon Hill, is 35.4 percent less than the median rent for a studio in Seattle, which is currently estimated at around $1,315/month.

Amenities offered in the building include additional storage space and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with high ceilings and hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: Both dogs and cats are welcome here.

According to Walk Score, this location is very walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

4546/4548 Delridge Way SW

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Here's a studio apartment at 4546/4548 Delridge Way SW in Delridge, which, at 200 square feet, is going for $875/month.

You can expect to see hardwood flooring in the furnished residence. Both cats and dogs are welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address isn't very walkable, is very bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

1310 S.W. Elmgrove St.

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Then there's this 220-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1310 S.W. Elmgrove St. in Delridge, listed at $1,047/month.

You can expect central heating and air conditioning in the apartment. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has some transit options.

(See the listing here.)


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