Seattle/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 10, 2020
The cheapest apartments for rent in West Seattle, Seattle2425 Harbor Ave. SW | Photo: Zumper

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does a cheap price on a rental in West Seattle look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood requires a car for most errands, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $1,500, compared to a $1,594 one-bedroom median for Seattle as a whole.

A look at local listings in West Seattle via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide offers an overview of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Seattle neighborhood.

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

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2425 Harbor Ave. SW

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Listed at $1,187/month, this 495-square-foot studio apartment, located at 2425 Harbor Ave. SW, is 1.1% less than the $1,200/month median rent for a studio in West Seattle.

The building offers assigned parking. The residence also includes stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a balcony. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the complete listing here.)

4801 Fauntleroy Way SW

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This studio apartment, situated at 4801 Fauntleroy Way SW, is listed for $1,195/month for its 316 square feet.

The apartment comes with in-unit laundry, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a deck. Amenities offered in the building include an elevator and a swimming pool. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs.

(See the complete listing here.)

4228 S.W. Dawson St.

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 500-square-foot living space with one bedroom and one bathroom at 4228 S.W. Dawson St., listed at $1,395/month.

In the unit, look for high ceilings. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, on-site laundry and additional storage space. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. 

(See the listing here.)

4830 Fauntleroy Way SW

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 707-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence at 4830 Fauntleroy Way SW, that's also listed at $1,395/month.

In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(Here's the listing.)


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