
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $600 (100 Rentals)
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5632 11th Ave NE

2107 NE 54th St

5043 18th Ave NE

Sun Property

5336 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Odessa Apartments

4046 8th Ave NE

5054 7th Ave NE

Ivy Ridge 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!

U20 Apartments

5242 12th Ave NE

Nolan

Village Vista Apartments

The Penrith Apartments

Theo Apartments

5625 15th Ave NE

5515 15th Ave NE

Clara Apartments

The Stax

Cosmopolitan

5212 22nd Ave NE

4755 22nd Ave NE

Campus View

Ori on the Ave

Helix Ellipse

Verve Flats
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 |
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University District Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $750 | $6,732 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $650 | $6,185 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,099 | $9,017 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,099 | $4,000 |
University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $1,270 | $1,810 |
University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $1,575 | $2,605 |
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Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Cielo priced from $750. Morino has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cielo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Morino | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Avenida by aPodment Suites | Studios | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Odessa Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Apex | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,029 |
Kale Studios | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,037 |
Ivy Ridge Apartments | Congregate Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Yugo Seattle Wilsonian | Efficiency Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
La Mirada | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Yugo Seattle Lothlorien | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.54 price per square foot 3x1.5 RF Model at Pacific Sunrise in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,219. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic Model at Yugo Seattle Rivendell starting at $1,399 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pacific Sunrise | 3x1.5 RF | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
Yugo Seattle Rivendell | 2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments | 2-Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Hoven Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Trinity 43rd Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Noble Plaza | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Bayview Apartments | BAY - 1 bed, 1 bath, 675 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Avenue Building | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
University Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
Acton | 1BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Seattle, WA. 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 outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $1,109.
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 $2,070.
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 1,943 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 $1,247 which is $823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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