Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (92 Rentals)
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Kulle Urban Living

Derby Capitol Hill

101 Taylor Ave N, Unit FL8-ID594

619 Comstock St

708 6th Ave N, Unit FL3-ID572
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708 6th Ave N

301 Minor Ave N, Unit FL4-ID389

Illumina Apartment Homes

The Summit at Lake Union

PERCH The Perch

Carolina Court Apartment Homes

East Howe Steps

The Local 418 Apartments

Modera South Lake Union

Alt Capitol Hill

Boxcar South Lake Union

Belgrove Court

615 Summit Apartments

624 Yale Ave N

400 Boren Ave N, Unit FL5-ID217

Lakeview Apartments

408 7th Ave N

Stream Dexios

Scandia Mignon Apartment Homes

1520 Eastlake Ave E

Lake Union Tower

Chroma

Stream 403

Orion

624 Yale Apartments

Arise Century

Cascade

1338 Lakeview Blvd E
South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake Union?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lake Union Studio Apartments | $1,896 | $795 | $9,214 |
South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,395 | $9,568 |
South Lake Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,182 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
South Lake Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,797 | $4,771 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available South Lake Union Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South 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 South Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Kulle Urban Living | Urban Studio D | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Alturra | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Sheffield | Studio206 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Vermont Inn | Furnished- Six Month Lease | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Olive Terrace Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Edwards on Fifth | Studio_5 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Varick | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Summit Terrace | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Heights Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Union area is the $2.75 price per square foot 1x1.5 Den Model at Equinox Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,072. The second greatest value South 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 South Lake Union apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Equinox Apartments | 1x1.5 Den | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.75 |
Illumina Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Kelo | 2BDRM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Chardonnay | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
The Local 422 Apartments | 422 - MFTE 2 bed, 1 bath, 718 SF | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
LUT Lake Union Terrace | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
UDH - University District Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Red Lion | 1bd/1ba 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Valley Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Amherst Micro Studios | Micro Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 Cheap South Lake Union Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lake Union?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lake Union is at Amherst Micro Studios listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment is $1,200 at Olive Terrace Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union is starting from $1,895 at The Local 422 Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Skyglass and starts from $5,949.
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