Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,700 (6 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. Kulle Urban Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio DStudio,1BA$895
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Roycroft Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Illumina Apartment Homes starting at $2,287 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill 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.
Roycroft Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Illumina Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.46
Kelo2BDRM2BR,1BA$2.23
2239 Yale Ave E, Unit 1022239 Yale Ave E1BR,1BA$1.96
Chardonnay1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.60
Larimda1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.48
LUT Lake Union Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.60
UDH - University District Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
101 Taylor Ave N, Unit FL8-ID594101 Taylor Ave NStudio ,1BA$2.50
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 830 Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $31,995. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Union ranging from $1,750 to $5,500.

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 $1,750 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,443.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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