1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (325 Rentals)

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Sitka
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$2,119 - $3,788
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$2,124 - $4,630

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Sitka

1255 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Skyglass
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$2,757 - $3,486
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$1,990 - $7,791

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Skyglass

757 Thomas StSeattle, WA 98109
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The Waverly
$2,442 - $4,884
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$2,215 - $11,353

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$2,215 - $11,353
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The Waverly

210 8th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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REN
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$2,833 - $3,803
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$2,216 - $10,392

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REN

2014 Fairview AveSeattle, WA 98121
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Marlowe
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$2,498 - $2,848
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$2,068 - $4,457

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Marlowe

1146 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98121
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Orion
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$2,245 - $2,825
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$2,251 - $2,831

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Orion

910 John StSeattle, WA 98109
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Dexter Lake Union
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$2,013 - $2,788
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$1,859 - $3,661

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Dexter Lake Union

1211-1215 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Stack House
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$2,520 - $2,929
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$1,749 - $4,457

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Stack House

1280 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Shoresmith
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$2,224 - $2,975
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$2,053 - $2,979

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Shoresmith

1170 Republican StSeattle, WA 98109
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Chroma
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$1,815 - $2,550
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$1,857 - $4,542

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Chroma

1212 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Largest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the South Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is found at Kiara and is listed at 1,111 square feet priced from $5,800. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Kiara1 Bedroom APH1,111 Sq Ft$5,800
1075 LenoraA3 One Bedroom1,068 Sq Ft$4,181
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath A131,058 Sq Ft$3,624
Union SLUKenmore1,050 Sq Ft$2,925
Denny Park Apartments1 bedroom986 Sq Ft$1,702
Stack House1x1.5 Den Loft L9948 Sq Ft$2,702
Sitka1 Bedroom + Den - A+7929 Sq Ft$3,244
Rivet Apartments1x1.5 Loft B895 Sq Ft$2,675
Neptune SLU ApartmentsSeaglass / Shoreline / Tide / Falls / Sail / Bay877 Sq Ft$2,720
One Lakefront1 Bedroom Den874 Sq Ft$3,435

Cheapest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lake Union of Seattle, WA is the One Bedroom Open - 60% AMI Model starting from $1,391 at Anchor Flats. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $2,694. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Anchor FlatsOne Bedroom Open - 60% AMI$1,391
Dumar Apartments1BD/1BA$1,395
Oleta1/1$1,473
Sheffield1bd407$1,495
Cap Hill 1 BedroomSmall 1x1$1,500
Harrison Court1BDRM$1,525
Skye ApartmentsA3$1,549
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,565
Viewmont Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,575
Red Lion1BR/1.0BA$1,595

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in South Lake Union with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Lake Union is at Anchor Flats listed at $1,391.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union is $2,694.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Lake Union is a 1,111 square feet unit starting from $5,800 at Kiara.

What is the average size for South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Lake Union is currently 650 sq ft.

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