1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (263 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 $2,762. 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$2,762
Union SLUKenmore1,050 Sq Ft$3,187
Orion1 Bed Multistory921 Sq Ft$3,505
Kiara1 Bedroom A3880 Sq Ft$3,608
Leeward Apartments1N849 Sq Ft$3,061
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath A10832 Sq Ft$3,325
The WaverlyA7.2809 Sq Ft$2,951
The Ivey on Boren1 Bedroom A5798 Sq Ft$3,591
AMLI 535A3773 Sq Ft$2,316

Cheapest Available South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit South Lake Union of Seattle, WA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,400 at Valley Street Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $2,961. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Valley Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,400
Red Lion1BDRM$1,495
The Local 418 Apartments418 - MFTE 1 bed, 1 bath, open, 470 SF$1,495
Cap Hill 1 BedroomSmall 1x1$1,500
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,565
UDH - University District Heights1BR/1.0BA$1,625
Oleta1/1$1,694
ChromaU1 MFTE$1,782
Modera South Lake UnionZA1 - One Bedroom -MFTE - Income Restricted$1,799
Belgrove CourtRemodeled 1 Bedroom$1,815

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Valley Street Apartments listed at $1,400.

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 $2,961.

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 $2,762 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 533 sq ft.

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