Cheap Homes for Rent in the Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,575 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Lake Union area of Seattle.

property at 1800 Taylor Ave N
$1,575 - $3,695
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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1800 Taylor Ave N

SeattleWA98109
property at 700 E Denny Way
$1,650 - $3,195
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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700 E Denny Way

SeattleWA98122

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$1,675 - $1,850
1 Bedroom Rentals
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SeattleWA98109

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property at 400 Boylston Ave E
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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400 Boylston Ave E, Unit 102

400 Boylston Ave E
SeattleWA98102
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property at 321 Boylston Ave E
$2,000 - $2,399
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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321 Boylston Ave E

SeattleWA98102

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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. St.Ingbert Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kulle Urban Living0/1.00Studio,1BA$995
Lime Studios0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$995
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bella Vista Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Queen Anne 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.
Bella Vista Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.54
6th Ave Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.49
AnnaliesePlan 1C1BR,1BA$2.57
1800 Taylor Ave N2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.57
Fremont Solstice3BS3BR,1BA$1.55
Olive Crest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.53
The Villa1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Castle Apartments101Studio ,1BA$2.60
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Union?

There are currently 822 Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $17,795. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Union ranging from $1,575 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Union ranges from $1,575 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,918.

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