Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (466 Rentals)

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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Lake Union, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have children? Amongst all of the communities in Seattle, South Lake Union is one of the A-list submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and great school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to nice outdoor spaces is critically important. South Lake Union has established a name for itself as providing favorable access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area has risen to be amongst the finest higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, maid services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury submarkets also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this section of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the South Lake Union Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake Union

How much are Studio apartments in South Lake Union?

There are currently 194 Studio Apartments in South Lake Union with rent ranges from $795 to $9,214 with an average price of $1,890.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Lake Union ranges from $1,200 to $9,568 with an average monthly rent of $3,001.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Lake Union range from $1,895 to $25,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,173.

How expensive are South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lake Union on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,803 to $31,995 - averaging $12,716 for the location.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

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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