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Apartments Under $500 in Seattle, WA

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$240
Promenade At The Park Apartment Homes
3215 NE 143Rd St Seattle, WA
2 BR | Jan. 5, 2026
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Covered Parking
Surface Parking
5
$107
5200 University Way NE
Seattle, WA
Studio | Dec. 30, 2025
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Cat Friendly
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
5
$475
Ambaum Place II | Modern Studio And 1 Bedroom Layouts W/ In-unit Laundry
12210 Ambaum Blvd SW Seattle, WA
Studio | Available Now
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12
$450
Madkin
1625 E Madison St Seattle, WA
Studio | Available Now
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3
$200
2501 Thorndyke Ave W
Seattle, WA
Studio | Dec. 22, 2025
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Dishwasher
Interbay
3
$295
1439
Seattle, WA
Studio | Dec. 22, 2025
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Loyal Heights
0
$ Ask - 1,895
Beacon View Apartments
2414 13th Ave S Seattle, WA
1 BR | Jan. 6, 2026
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North Beacon Hill
22
$ Ask - 2,883
2nd + John Apartment Homes
200 2nd Ave. W Seattle, WA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
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Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
Balcony/Deck/Patio
17
$ Ask - 1,790
Union Slu
905 Dexter Avenue North Seattle, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
6
$ Ask - 1,562
Washington Terrace Apartments
120 6th Avenue S Seattle, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Senior Community
Income Restricted
Section 8
25
$ Ask - 3,105
Decibel On 12th
301 12th Avenue Seattle, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Section 8
Air Conditioning
In Unit Laundry
30
$ Ask - 2,635
Juxt
810 Dexter Ave N Seattle, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Section 8
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
18
$ Ask - 3,338
Reverb
1023 East Alder St Seattle, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
Townhome
Section 8
4
$150
6312 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA
Studio | Available Now
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Storage
Phinney Ridge
15
$ Ask - 1,748
The Cornelius Apartments
306 Blanchard Street Seattle, WA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
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$150
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4737 18th Ave NE
Seattle, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $500 are available in Seattle, WA on Rentable.co?

There are 16 apartments under $500 in Seattle currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $500 are available in Seattle?

Rentable.co has 606 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Seattle.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Seattle?

Rentable.co has 1,270 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Seattle.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $500 are available in Seattle?

Rentable.co has 407 two-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Seattle.

Can I afford a apartment under $500 in Seattle, WA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $500 in Seattle based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $9,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $500 for rent in Seattle, WA?

  1. First Hill
  2. Interbay
  3. East Queen Anne
  4. The Lakes
  5. Yesler Terrace

Apartments Under $500 in Seattle, WA: December Rental Information

Welcome to the December 2025 Seattle Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Seattle rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $500 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Seattle and surrounding areas. This summary also provides an insight into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $500 in Seattle.
0 55 110 165 220 <$1,400 $1,440 $1,520 $1,600 $1,680 $1,760 $1,840 $1,920 $2,000 $2,080 $2,160 $2,240 $2,320 $2,400 $2,480 $2,560 $2,640 $2,720 >$2,800
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle stands at $1,900, with the majority falling between $1,380 and $2,890. Out of the 21,830 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Seattle, 42 are priced below $500, accounting for 0% of the total available one-bedroom units in Seattle.

Available Apartments Under $500: Seattle vs. Surrounding Areas

Seattle, WA
Burien, WA
Kent, WA
Auburn, WA
Bellevue, WA
Federal Way, WA
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Welcome to Rentable's "Apartments Under $500 in Seattle, WA" page. Here you can find the latest information on the number of available apartments priced under $500 in Seattle and its surrounding cities. As of December 2025, there are several cities near Seattle that offer affordable apartments in this price range. Some of these include Auburn, Beaux Arts Village, Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, Brier, Yarrow Point, Burien, Carnation, Clyde Hill, Covington, Des Moines, Duvall, Edgewood, Edmonds, Everett, Federal Way, Fife, Issaquah, Kenmore, Kent, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Lynnwood, Maple Valley, Medina, Mercer Island, Mill Creek, Milton, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Newcastle, Normandy Park, North Bend, Pacific, Puyallup, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, Shoreline, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Sultan, Sumner, Freeland, Hansville, Kingston, Sea Tac, Clinton, Tukwila, Lake Tapps, Ballard, Black Diamond, and Seatac. In the entire Seattle, WA metro area, there is a total of 114 apartments available for rent under $500 per month. Take a closer look at the chart above to see the specific availability in each city.

Apartments Under $500 Now vs. Last Month: Seattle and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $500 in December M/M % Change
Seattle, WA 63 +0.97%
Burien, WA 5 +1.0%
Kent, WA 3 +0.75%
Auburn, WA 3 +0.94%
Bellevue, WA 3 +0.73%
Federal Way, WA 3 +0.8%
Renton, WA 2 +0.56%
Everett, WA 2 +0.43%
Shoreline, WA 2 +0.33%
Seatac, WA 1 -0.67%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Seattle?

Available apartments under $500 2,339
Top amenities Refrigerator, Range / Oven, Freezer, Pet Friendly Community, Electric Vehicle Charging
Deals 128
Pet friendly 260
Utilities included 22
Studio 238
1 Bedroom 167
2 Bedroom 71

Where are Seattle Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods First hill, Interbay, East queen anne, The lakes, Yesler terrace
First Hill 9
Interbay 3
East Queen Anne 3
The Lakes 2
Yesler Terrace 2
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