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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: $1,800.
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University District
About a 15-minute walk to the University of Washington, this two-bedroom apartment in the basement of a house. has plenty of built-in cabinetry in the kitchen (which has a dishwasher), hallway, and bath. The common areas aren’t gigantic, but there’s enough room for gathering—and it shares a yard area with the rest of the building. It’s right on the 67 and 74, and close to other transit in the neighborhood. There’s no listed pet policy.
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Phinney Ridge
Right on the commercial drag of Phinney Ridge just south of Greenwood, there’s a two-bedroom apartment with a large balcony in a small building renting for $1,850 a month. It has 900 square feet of space, including a no-frills kitchen that still has the basics (plus a dishwasher) and a small, adjacent dining area. It comes with its own, private garage (for cars, bikes, or whatever), and it’s on the 5. The tree-lined views are pretty nice, too—but no pets are allowed.
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West Seattle
Just off the West Seattle Bridge, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is in the basement of a duplex and rents for $1,795 a month. For that house-living vibe, it has a shared backyard—useful for pets, which are allowed on a case-by-case basis. While it’s in an older Craftsman, the basement is clearly newer, with more recent appliances (including a dishwasher and laundry). The bedrooms have some pretty normal-sized windows for being in a basement, too. Parking’s on the street, but it’s at a big hub for West Seattle transit with multiple bus lines (including the BRT C Line).
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Ballard
Right by the Ballard Locks, a modern renovation of a 1948 one-bedroom apartment rents for $1,849 a month. An open layout still carves out kitchen (with modern appliances, including a dishwasher), dining, and living space, and there’s a washer and dryer in-unit. Tenants share a courtyard, game room, pet play area (pets are allowed!), and gym, and there’s parking available—although it’s on the 17, 29, and 44.
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South Lake Union
If you’re okay with a studio (renting for $1,810 a month), this relatively spacious 516-square-foot apartment in South Lake Union is higher-end, with in-unit laundry, new appliances (and yes, a dishwasher), and a plethora of shared amenities like a gym, resident lounges, and a roof deck. Cats and dogs are both allowed, and there’s parking available—although it’s an extremely central location close to transit.
Poll
Which $1,800 home would you rent?
This poll is closed
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1%
U District
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10%
Phinney Ridge
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17%
West Seattle
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47%
Ballard
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23%
South Lake Union