Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,200 (11 Rentals)

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Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. 2371 Franklin Apartments in Eastlake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
2371 Franklin Apartments in EastlakeStudioStudio,1BA$925
Pantages2/12BR,1BA$1,017
AlturraLoftStudio,1BA$1,050
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio FStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Domaine in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $3,284. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Queen Anne neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Domaine2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.89
6th Ave Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.49
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.20
Annaliese1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$2.72
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Larimda1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.45
Red Lion1bd/1ba 21BR,1BA$2.63
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60
Lakeside ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.88
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Union?

There are currently 823 Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $31,995. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Union ranging from $1,225 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Union ranges from $1,225 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,138.

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