Apartments for rent in Seattle: What will $1,800 get you?

159 S. Jackson St.

159 S. Jackson St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Seattle?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Seattle if you've got up to $1,800/month earmarked for your rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1735 Dexter Ave. North (Cascade)

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Listed at $1,703/month, this 574-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1735 Dexter Ave. North.

In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Building amenities include a gym. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

12728 28th Ave. NE (Lake City)

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Next, there's this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment situated at 12728 28th Ave. NE. It's listed for $1,718/month for its 835 square feet.

The building features secured entry, garage parking and a gym. The listing also promises a dishwasher in the apartment. Good news for animal lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

7901 Delridge Way SW (Delridge)

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Here's a 1,017-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 7901 Delridge Way SW that's going for $1,720/month.

The unit offers a fireplace, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. Building amenities include garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that this location isn't very walkable, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

6726 Greenwood Ave. North (Phinney Ridge)

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Next, check out this 443-square-foot studio apartment that's located at 6726 Greenwood Ave. North. It's listed for $1,725/month.

The building offers a roof deck, outdoor space and bike parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has some transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

159 S. Jackson St. (Pioneer Square)

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Located at 159 S. Jackson St., here's a 550-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,740/month.

The unit has a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a renovated kitchen and a fireplace. The building offers garage parking. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a $400 pet fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

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