Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent for a certain dollar amount in the Seattle area. We've found six listings within $100 of today's price: $1300, in honor of Friday the 13th.
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In lower Queen Anne just peeking out from the bottom of the hill, this Victorian studio with hardwood floors and a big bay window is going for $1,295. It’s only 253 square feet, but a communal garden and yard help stretch the space.
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In Capitol Hill, this 500-square-foot 1920s studio with hardwood floors has a small den with space for a bed inside. It rents for $1,350 per month, plus a flat $100 a month for water, sewer, garbage, and heat.
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Be willing to move to Seatac—although near the Angle Lake light rail station—and find a whole two bedrooms, a huge balcony, and in-unit laundry in a 976-square-foot space. Common amenities include a playground. It rents for $1,280 per month.
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This 420-square-foot First Hill studio is west-facing and has a walk-in closet big enough for a small bed. Period touches include built-ins and checkerboard tile. It rents for $1,295 per month.
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In Broadview, $1,350 rents you a one-bedroom apartment with a fireplace, a separate dining area, and in-unit laundry. While the listing says “large,” it’s unclear exactly how large it is.
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This 420-square-foot 1920s studio in Belltown has hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, and a solid amount of kitchen cabinet space. It rents for $1,345 a month, utilities included.
Poll
Which $1300 apartment would you rent?
This poll is closed
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15%
Lower Queen Anne
(39 votes) -
25%
Capitol Hill
(66 votes) -
23%
Seatac
(61 votes) -
15%
First Hill
(41 votes) -
11%
Broadview
(29 votes) -
8%
Belltown
(21 votes)