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Apartments Under $500 in Seattle, WA

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$ Ask - 1,550
(1k) Kristine Apartments
5800 22nd Ave NW Seattle, WA
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$450
Madkin
1625 E Madison St Seattle, WA
Studio | Oct. 13, 2026
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$125
5200 University Way NE
Seattle, WA
Studio | Available Now
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$150
6312 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA
Studio | Available Now
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$150
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4737 18th Ave NE
Seattle, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 5 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 599 studio apartments under $500 available for rent in Seattle.

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

Rentable.co has 834 one-bedroom apartments under $500 available for rent in Seattle.

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

Rentable.co has 236 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 $6,000.

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

  1. First Hill
  2. East Queen Anne
  3. Interbay
  4. West Queen Anne
  5. Lower Queen Anne

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

Welcome to the September 2026 Seattle Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the September 2026 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 57 115 172 230 <$1,400 $1,460 $1,580 $1,700 $1,820 $1,940 $2,060 $2,180 $2,300 $2,420 $2,540 $2,660 $2,780 $2,900 >$3,020
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Seattle stands at $1,940, with the majority falling between $1,220 and $2,920. Out of the 21,989 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Seattle, 6 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
Federal Way, WA
Auburn, WA
Everett, 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 September 2026, 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 103 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 September M/M % Change
Seattle, WA 71 +0.99%
Burien, WA 5 +1.0%
Kent, WA 3 +1.05%
Federal Way, WA 3 +1.09%
Auburn, WA 3 +1.05%
Everett, WA 3 +0.94%
Shoreline, WA 3 +1.0%
Renton, WA 3 +0.93%
Bellevue, WA 2 +1.0%
Kirkland, WA 2 +1.2%

Looking for Apartments Under $500 in Seattle?

Available apartments under $500 1,911
Top amenities Refrigerator, Living Room, Range / Oven, Freezer, Pet Friendly Community
Deals 51
Pet friendly 111
Utilities included 6
Studio 61
1 Bedroom 104
2 Bedroom 47

Where are Seattle Apartments Under $500?

Top Neighborhoods First hill, East queen anne, Interbay, West queen anne, Lower queen anne
First Hill 8
East Queen Anne 3
Interbay 2
West Queen Anne 2
Lower Queen Anne 2
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