
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $809 (65 Rentals)


4046 8th Ave NE

Odessa Apartments

5054 7th Ave NE

Novo 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

5027 15th Ave NE

The Stax

Theo Apartments

Clara 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

50th & Roosevelt

2316 NE 65th St
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 | $2,243 | $650 | $6,783 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,099 | $8,161 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $1,099 | $4,000 |
University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $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 Avenida by aPodment Suites which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,078.
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 152 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 $1,022 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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