Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent for a certain dollar amount in Seattle. We found five listings within $100 of today’s price: $1,300.
Eastlake
A couple of blocks from the University Bridge, this small (410 square feet), no-frills one-bedroom apartment rents for $1,295 a month. It’s right on Eastlake Avenue on the 70 and 49 lines, although it has off-street parking for an extra fee. Residents share a little central patio area and laundry. Cats can come along, but no dogs.
Belltown
On the east end of Belltown, this studio is bigger than the Eastlake one-bedroom, at 490 square feet, it’s just more open. It includes a large kitchen with a breakfast bar, a decent amount of closet space, and even an in-unit washer and dryer. Cats are allowed, and residents share a patio balcony. Garage parking is extra for a steep extra fee, but Belltown is a transit hub walkable to downtown. Rent is $1,250 a month.
Capitol Hill
Just over I-5 from downtown, this 405-square-foot studio with an open den area is advertised for $1,299 a month. It’s a newly-renovated building, and includes an eat-in kitchen partially separated from the living area. Residents share a lounge and laundry, and both dogs and cats can come, although there are breed restrictions. It’s close to both downtown and plentiful transit.
Photo appears to be of a model unit with a similar layout.
Greenwood
For more space, head north to this 700-square-foot, one-bedroom apartment with a deck renting for $1,275 per month, including off-street parking. It even has a little yard area. Other than the size and outdoor space it’s pretty no-frills, and has a pretty itty-bitty kitchen, although there’s plenty of room to add some kind of extra counter space. The catch: No pets.
West Seattle
Just a couple of blocks from the Morgan Junction, this one-bedroom apartment includes off-street parking, in-unit laundry, and basic utilities for $1,350 a month. It’s along a bus rapid transit line and walkable to errands, too. There’s a decent amount of cabinet and closet space, large windows, and an eat-in kitchen. Cats are allowed.
Poll
Which $1,300 home would you rent?
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5%
Eastlake
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18%
Belltown
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36%
Capitol Hill
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15%
Greenwood
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24%
West Seattle