Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (202 Rentals)

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St.Ingbert Apartments
$900 - $1,750
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$850 - $1,700
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$900 - $1,750
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St.Ingbert Apartments

309 E Harrison StSeattle, WA 98102
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Derby SLU
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$1,250 - $1,350
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$1,065 - $1,165
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$185
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$1,250 - $1,350
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Derby SLU

1210 Republican StSeattle, WA 98109
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Derby Capitol Hill
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$1,345 - $1,525
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$1,160 - $1,340
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$1,345 - $1,525
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Derby Capitol Hill

123 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Shelton Eastlake
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$1,513 - $4,056
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$1,508 - $4,051
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Shelton Eastlake

2359 Franklin Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Modera South Lake Union
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$1,550 - $4,341
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$1,490 - $4,281
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Modera South Lake Union

435 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Dexter Lake Union
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$1,642 - $2,959
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$1,602 - $2,919
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Dexter Lake Union

1211-1215 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Shoresmith
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$1,649 - $2,865
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$1,645 - $2,861
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Shoresmith

1170 Republican StSeattle, WA 98109
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The Cline
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$1,730 - $4,347
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$1,725 - $4,342
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The Cline

3665 Stone Way NSeattle, WA 98103
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Stellar
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$1,746 - $2,700
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$881 - $1,835
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Stellar

1405 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Epicenter
$1,785 - $5,020
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$1,765 - $5,000
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Epicenter

620 N 34th StSeattle, WA 98103
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Stack House
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$1,795 - $4,450
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$1,788 - $4,443
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Stack House

1280 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. Eastlake Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
Eastlake FlatsB - Medium StudioStudio,1BA$850
2371 FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$850
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Kulle Urban Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
mn3633Unit 105 Studio 1 Bath 245 sqftStudio,1BA$995
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,050
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,127

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lakeview Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6th Ave Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.25
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
St.Ingbert Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Lakeview Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.29
Bellevue ManorBMA - 1 bed, 1 bath 650 SF1BR,1BA$2.33
Sheffield1bd-4081BR,1BA$2.49
Dumar Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Anchor FlatsOne Bedroom Open - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.54
Casa PacificaStudio Nook - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including 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 our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lake Union?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lake Union is at Amherst Micro Studios listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Union Apartment is $1,199 at The Davenport.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Union is starting from $1,850 at Lakeview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Admiral and starts from $2,150.

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