1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (278 Rentals)

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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 Rivet Apartments and is listed at 1,109 square feet priced from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Rivet Apartments1x1.5 Loft D1,109 Sq Ft$2,750
Union SLUKenmore1,050 Sq Ft$3,577
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath A121,043 Sq Ft$3,525
Westlake Stepsa6 1 Bedroom Loft968 Sq Ft$3,423
CascadeRES1951 Sq Ft$2,843
Annaliese1 Bed 1 Bath A3937 Sq Ft$2,379
Stack House1x1 Den D8920 Sq Ft$2,895
RENB21912 Sq Ft$3,539
The Summit at Lake Union1x1p903 Sq Ft$2,694
Mercerview Apartments1BR/1.0BA855 Sq Ft$1,900

Cheapest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lake Union of Seattle, WA is the 1 Bedroom - 60% AMI Model starting from $1,425 at Casa Pacifica. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $2,949. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Casa Pacifica1 Bedroom - 60% AMI$1,425
Sheffield1bd-404$1,545
Highland Court1BR/1.0BA$1,550
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,565
The SummitClassic Hardwood 01/15$1,750
424 Summit1BR/1.0BA$1,750
Oleta1/1$1,767
Bell View Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,795
525 E Roy St1BR/1.0BA$1,800
Belgrove CourtRemodeled 1 Bedroom$1,815

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Seattle. 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 the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the South Lake Union Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

85 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 Casa Pacifica listed at $1,425.

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 $2,949.

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 1,109 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at Rivet Apartments.

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 595 sq ft.

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