
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $650 (43 Rentals)


5259 Brooklyn Ave NE

5632 11th Ave NE

2107 NE 54th St

5043 18th Ave NE

4736 18th Ave NE

710-712.5-7125 NE 43rd St

Village Vista Apartments
University District
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!

The Penrith Apartments

5212 22nd Ave NE

5625 15th Ave NE

Avenue Building

5515 15th Ave NE

4755 22nd Ave NE

Theo Apartments
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

3419 Wallingford Ave N
University District, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University District Studio Apartments | $1,514 | $809 | $6,086 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $650 | $6,783 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,099 | $8,161 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,099 | $4,000 |
University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,270 | $5,500 |
University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $858 | $6,300 |
Explore Seattle
Getting Around the University District Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
Walk Score®
96 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
82 / 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 University District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is La Mirada which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,087.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 146 regular apartments in University District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University District?
Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $1,028 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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