Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,549 (108 Rentals)

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The Waverly
$1,435 - $4,204
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$1,435 - $9,168

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$1,435 - $9,168
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The Waverly

210 8th Ave NSeattle, 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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$1,875

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$1,875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

769 Hayes St

SeattleWA98109
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1611 on Lake Union
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$1,995 - $2,295
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$2,000 - $2,460

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1611 on Lake Union

1611 8th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Dexter Lake Union
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$2,013 - $2,788
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$1,859 - $3,659

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Dexter Lake Union

1211-1215 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Sitka
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$2,119 - $3,762
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$2,149 - $4,468

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Sitka

1255 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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The Avante Apartments
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The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Mercer Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercer Vista

401 E Mercer StSeattle, WA 98102
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Top of the 5th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the 5th

1401 5th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Anchor Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anchor Flats

1511 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Dumar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dumar Apartments

520 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Union Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lake Union?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment is $1,391 at Anchor Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lake Union Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union is starting from $1,391 at Anchor Flats.

What is the most affordable South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Anchor Flats and starts from $1,391.

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