1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (264 Rentals)

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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Largest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is found at Cascade and is listed at 1,192 square feet priced from $3,138. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
CascadeRES121,192 Sq Ft$3,138
The LeeAnn1 Bedroom Townhouse TH21,136 Sq Ft$3,250
Rivet Apartments1x1.5 Loft D1,109 Sq Ft$2,893
HelmB1.9D969 Sq Ft$3,995
Modera South Lake UnionA9 - One Bedroom942 Sq Ft$3,067
Annaliese1 Bed 1 Bath A3937 Sq Ft$2,413
AMLI South Lake UnionA5920 Sq Ft$3,080
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Plus Den A8910 Sq Ft$3,099
Kiara1 Bedroom A3880 Sq Ft$3,415
Orion1 Bed Multistory743 Sq Ft$2,950

Cheapest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lake Union of Seattle, WA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,400 at Valley Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $3,023. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,400
Red Lion1BDRM$1,495
The Local 418 Apartments418 - MFTE 1 bed, 1 bath, open, 470 SF$1,495
700 E Mercer1BR/1.0BA$1,525
The Belmont ApartmentsOne bedroom with balcony$1,530
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,565
Varick1BR/1.0BA$1,595
ChromaU1 MFTE$1,682
Arise Century1 Bed | 1 Bath - Floor 1$1,700
5th & Mercer Apartments1x1$1,750

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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 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Lake Union with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Lake Union is at Valley Street Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union is $3,023.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Lake Union is a 1,192 square feet unit starting from $3,138 at Cascade.

What is the average size for South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Lake Union is currently 691 sq ft.

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