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: $1,475, or Zumper’s estimate for median studio rent.
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In Crown Hill, rent this furnished, one-bedroom, corner apartment with its own outside entrance for $1,495. Bonus: It has a washer and dryer in-unit, plus an off-street parking space. (No pets though.)
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In Northgate, this one-bedroom in vintage, arched building The Galleria rents for $1,445, and features a private balcony and access to two shared pools. Other shared amenities include a lounge and a 24-hour fitness center, and pets are welcome.
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Near Westwood Village in West Seattle, this one-bedroom is mostly no-frills—except for the deck and the fireplace. It has a washer and dryer in-unit and rents for $1,450.
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This vintage bottom-floor one-bedroom in First Hill has checkerboard tile, a clawfoot tub, and a gigantic walk-in closet—and pets are okay. It rents for $1,525 a month.
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In Lichton Springs, this one-bedroom, available for $1,475 on the dot, has its own fenced backyard—very convenient for people with pets, which are allowed. Other conveniences include an in-unit washer and dryer, plus garage parking.
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This air-conditioned, 475-square-foot studio is likely among the cheaper units of Downtown’s swanky Harbor Steps building at $1,480 a month. The building is right across the street from the Seattle Art Museum, and the pet-friendly unit overlooks a shared courtyard. Amenities include two gyms, two hot tubs, and pools, plus a 24-hour concierge.
Poll
Which $1,475 home would you rent?
This poll is closed
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4%
Crown Hill
(7 votes) -
11%
Northgate
(16 votes) -
8%
West Seattle
(12 votes) -
9%
First Hill
(14 votes) -
10%
Lichton Springs
(15 votes) -
55%
Downtown
(81 votes)