Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (126 Rentals)

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Stack House
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$1,749 - $4,457
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Stack House

1280 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Chroma
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$1,857 - $4,542
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Chroma

1212 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Dexter Lake Union
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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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769 Hayes St

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Lakeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

1170 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109

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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lake Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake Union area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. St.Ingbert Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio,1BA$795
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Davenport0-StudioStudio,1BA$995
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,079
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,095
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio DStudio,1BA$1,105
Edwards on FifthStudio_4Studio,1BA$1,145
Scandia Mignon Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Casa PacificaStudio Nook - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,173

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake Union area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Bella Vista Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value South Lake Union apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Ramayana Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella Vista Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.54
Ramayana Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.47
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Union View1X11BR,1BA$2.61
St.Ingbert Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Sheffield1bd4071BR,1BA$2.44
Dumar Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Anchor FlatsOne Bedroom Open - 60% AMI1BR,1BA$2.44
Casa PacificaStudio Nook - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Lake Union, Seattle, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Amherst Micro Studios listed at $795.

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 $1,850 at Lakeview Apartments.

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 JUXT and starts from $3,882.

Expert Rental Resources

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