1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (317 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 Union SLU and is listed at 1,123 square feet priced from $3,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Union SLUKenmore1,123 Sq Ft$3,100
Rollin Street Flats1 Bed 1 Bath A141,074 Sq Ft$3,861
HelmB1.10D1,010 Sq Ft$3,765
Stack House1x1 Den D10969 Sq Ft$3,095
Westlake Stepsa6 1 Bedroom Loft968 Sq Ft$3,340
AMLI 535A5L938 Sq Ft$2,835
Sitka1x1 D - 7930 Sq Ft$3,285
624 Yale ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den A9926 Sq Ft$3,098
AMLI South Lake UnionA4X884 Sq Ft$2,938
The LeeAnnUrban 1 Bedroom U18874 Sq Ft$2,662

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 $1,450 at 700 E Mercer. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Lake Union is currently $2,719. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
700 E Mercer1BR/1.0BA$1,450
712 Summit1BR/1.0BA$1,450
Dumar Apartments1BD/1BA$1,495
Dolores Manor Apartments1BD/1BA$1,550
Lakeview Apartments1 Bedroom$1,565
Harrison Court1BDRM$1,595
5th & Mercer1BR/1.0BA$1,650
Viewmont Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath$1,675
Viceroy ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Dishwasher$1,695
ChromaU2 MFTE$1,721

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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

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 700 E Mercer listed at $1,450.

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 $2,719.

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 1,123 square feet unit starting from $3,100 at Union SLU.

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 589 sq ft.

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