Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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

property at 564 McGraw St

$1,325

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

564 McGraw St

SeattleWA98109
property at 712 E Denny Way

$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

712 E Denny Way, Unit 403

712 E Denny Way
SeattleWA98122

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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. 2371 Franklin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
2371 FranklinStudioStudio,1BA$799
Abbey Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Union area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Mercerview Apartments in the in the Broadway neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Lake Union apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ramayana Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.47 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.
Mercerview Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Ramayana Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
Casa Pacifica2 Bedroom A - 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1.94
Minor Tower1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Madlyn ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Lakeview Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.25
Anchor FlatsOne Bedroom Open - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.28
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Abbey Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Union

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Union?

There are currently 811 Apartments for Rent in Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $31,995. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Union ranging from $1,325 to $24,890.

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 $1,325 to $24,890 with an average monthly rent of $4,939.

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