Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $600 (103 Rentals)

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University District, Seattle, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CieloStudioStudio,1BA$750
MorinoStudioStudio,1BA$800
Avenida by aPodment SuitesStudiosStudio,1BA$850
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Apex2x12BR,1BA$1,029
Kale Studios0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,037
Ivy Ridge ApartmentsCongregate ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,090
Yugo Seattle WilsonianEfficiency ClassicStudio,1BA$1,099
La Mirada1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Yugo Seattle Lothlorien2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1,109

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $2.46 price per square foot Wallingford Model at St. Theodore on Roosevelt in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $2,609. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 3x1.5 RF Model at Pacific Sunrise starting at $1,219 with a $1.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Theodore on RooseveltWallingford2BR,2BA$2.46
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$2.10
Hoven Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Noble Plaza1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.14
Bayview ApartmentsBAY - 1 bed, 1 bath, 675 SF1BR,1BA$2.33
Avenue BuildingSpacious Corner Unit: Walk to UW, Shops and Res...1BR,1BA$2.15
University ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$2.47
5600 Univeristy Way NE1 BR1BR,1BA$2.55

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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 $1,990.

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 144 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 $1,256 which is $734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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