1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (275 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 Stack House and is listed at 1,171 square feet priced from $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Stack HouseOpen 1x1.5 Live Work1,171 Sq Ft$2,795
The LeeAnn1 Bedroom Townhouse TH21,136 Sq Ft$3,250
Rivet Apartments1x1.5 Loft C1,100 Sq Ft$2,425
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath A151,088 Sq Ft$3,489
HelmB1.9D969 Sq Ft$4,595
AMLI 535A5L938 Sq Ft$2,857
Sitka1x1 D - 7930 Sq Ft$3,105
AMLI South Lake UnionA5920 Sq Ft$3,096
Belgrove CourtCorner 2 Bed 2 Bath Loft900 Sq Ft$2,865
CascadeTH2_SingleEntry864 Sq Ft$2,885

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 $1,200 at Olive Terrace Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $2,971. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Olive Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,200
Valley Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,325
Hyatt HouseSmall 1x1$1,495
Red Lion1BDRM$1,495
615 Summit Apartments1BD/1BA$1,550
Jet on BoylstonOpen 1 Bedroom$1,555
UDH - University District Heights1BR/1.0BA$1,575
Varick1BR/1.0BA$1,595
OsloOpen 1x1$1,649
Aperture on FifthOpen One Bedroom$1,695

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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 Olive Terrace Apartments listed at $1,200.

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 $2,971.

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 1,171 square feet unit starting from $2,795 at Stack House.

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 662 sq ft.

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