Affordable Housing in Seattle
Seattle is one of the most expensive rental markets in the Pacific Northwest, with median rents well above national averages. Income-restricted housing programs like LIHTC, MFTE, and Section 8 help bridge the gap — offering below-market rents in neighborhoods across the city, from Capitol Hill to Rainier Valley.
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Seattle's MFTE (Multifamily Tax Exemption) program is unique to the city, creating affordable units in brand-new buildings alongside market-rate tenants. Combined with LIHTC units, there are more affordable options in Seattle than many renters realize.
Programs in Seattle
King County Amazon 80%
80–80% AMI
84 units
Seattle MHA 40% AMI (<=400 sf net)
40–40% AMI
11 units
Seattle MHA 60% AMI (>400 sf net)
60–60% AMI
9 units
Seattle MFTE P7 - Acer House
50–85% AMI
24 units
Seattle MFTE P4 Studio
65–65% AMI
239 units
Seattle IZ 50% AMI
50–50% AMI
4 units
Seattle MFTE P6
60–90% AMI
116 units
King County Amazon 50% (Atrium)
50–50% AMI
13 units
King County Amazon 60% (Atrium)
60–60% AMI
24 units
King County Amazon 80% (Atrium)
80–80% AMI
84 units
King County Amazon 70% (Atrium)
70–70% AMI
18 units
King County LIHTC 60%
60–60% AMI
89 units
Seattle MFTE P6 (SEDU)
40–40% AMI
54 units
Seattle Office of Housing 50% AMI
50–50% AMI
7 units
Seattle Office of Housing 80% AMI
80–80% AMI
91 units
Available Income-Restricted Units
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,795/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,970/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$2,045/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,995/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$2,045/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,970/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,795/month
Acer House
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,856/month
Acer House
2 Bed / 1 bath
$2,562/month
Acer House
3+ / 1 bath
$2,965/month
Eastlake Flats
Studio / 1 bath
$699/month
Eastlake Flats
Studio / 1 bath
$699/month
1404 Boylston
Studio / 1 bath
$1,050/month
1404 Boylston
Studio / 1 bath
$1,250/month
Mad Flats
Studio / 1 bath
$999/month
Heartwood
Studio / 1 bath
$1,249/month
Heartwood
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,595/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,299/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,199/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,199/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,199/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,199/month
Atrium Court
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,299/month
Strada
Studio / 1 bath
$857/month
Strada
Studio / 1 bath
$700/month
Positano
Studio / 1 bath
$785/month
Positano
Studio / 1 bath
$700/month
Horizon Phinney
Studio / 1 bath
$725/month
Regio
Studio / 1 bath
$700/month
Regio
Studio / 1 bath
$670/month
Regio
Studio / 1 bath
$700/month
Lowman Building
Studio / 1 bath
$1,087/month
Lowman Building
Studio / 1 bath
$1,087/month
Lowman Building
Studio / 1 bath
$925/month
OneOne6
Studio / 1 bath
$749/month
2371 Franklin Ave E
Studio / 1 bath
$785/month
2371 Franklin Ave E
Studio / 1 bath
$795/month
422 11th Ave E
Studio / 1 bath
$599/month
Alcove Ballard Apartments
Studio / 1 bath
$750/month
Alcove Ballard Apartments
Studio / 1 bath
$725/month
Alcove Ballard Apartments
Studio / 1 bath
$750/month
Portage Bay Flats
Studio / 1 bath
$1,025/month
Portage Bay Flats
Studio / 1 bath
$1,100/month
Alcove West Seattle
Studio / 1 bath
$799/month
Verse Seattle
Studio / 1 bath
$1,637/month
Verse Seattle
Studio / 1 bath
$1,209/month
Verse Seattle
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,950/month
Verse Seattle
1 Bed / 1 bath
$1,885/month
Verse Seattle
2 Bed / 2 baths
$2,050/month
Verse Seattle
2 Bed / 1 bath
$2,750/month
Verse Seattle
2 Bed / 2 baths
$2,177/month
Verse Seattle
2 Bed / 2 baths
$2,150/month
Verse Seattle
2 Bed / 2 baths
$2,177/month
1806 23rd Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$799/month
1806 23rd Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$799/month
1806 23rd Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$825/month
1812 12th Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$950/month
1812 12th Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$927/month
1812 12th Ave
Studio / 1 bath
$749/month
How to Apply
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Check eligibility — Use our 2-minute calculator to see if you qualify. Check now
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Browse listings — Review units above or filter by size, rent, and neighborhood.
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Apply online — Click on a unit to start your free application (~20 min).
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Get approved — Income verification + screening takes 1-2 weeks. Full guide
Local Housing Resources
These local agencies provide additional affordable housing assistance, including Section 8 vouchers, waitlist information, and emergency housing.
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These are HUD-published income limits for reference. Specific program eligibility may differ — final qualification is determined during the application process.