Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (79 Rentals)

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Lakeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

1170 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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The Avante Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Sheffield
Studio Apartments

Sheffield

605 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Top of the 5th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the 5th

1401 5th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Capitol Core
Studio Apartments

Capitol Core

215 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Edwards on Fifth
Studio Apartments

Edwards on Fifth

2613-2619 5th AveSeattle, WA 98121
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The Quinault
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinault

524 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Summit Terrace
Studio Apartments

Summit Terrace

406 Summit Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Oleta
Studio Apartments

Oleta

1816 Bellevue AveSeattle, WA 98122
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Orion Apartments
Studio Apartments

Orion Apartments

901 Taylor Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Mercer Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Vista

401 E Mercer StSeattle, WA 98102
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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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. Alturra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
AlturraStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kulle Urban LivingStudio - 185 sqftStudio,1BA$960
SheffieldStudio206Studio,1BA$1,050
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,195
Olive Terrace Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Edwards on FifthStudio_5Studio,1BA$1,225
Summit TerraceSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,295
Derby SLUSouthStudio,1BA$1,300
Derby Capitol HillType FStudio,1BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Union area is the $2.46 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Illumina Apartment Homes in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,293. The second greatest value South Lake Union apartment is the 2BDRM Model at Kelo starting at $2,000 with a $2.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Illumina Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.46
Kelo2BDRM2BR,1BA$2.35
Chardonnay1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.60
Oriana Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.53
The Local 422 Apartments422 - MFTE 2 bed, 1 bath, 718 SF2BR,1BA$2.64
Sir Galahad0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.42
LUT Lake Union Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.60
UDH - University District Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
Red Lion1bd/1ba 21BR,1BA$2.63
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings 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 filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $6,472.

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