Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (111 Rentals)

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The Waverly
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$1,554 - $9,370
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The Waverly

210 8th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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624 Yale
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$1,582 - $4,054
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624 Yale

624 Yale Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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Dexter Lake Union
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$1,687 - $4,178
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Dexter Lake Union

1211-1215 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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812 5th Ave N, Unit #209

812 5th Ave N
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Chroma
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$1,714 - $4,542
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Chroma

1212 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Sitka
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$1,742 - $4,818
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Sitka

1255 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Shoresmith
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$1,799 - $3,004
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Shoresmith

1170 Republican StSeattle, WA 98109
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Lakeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Apartments

1170 Harrison StSeattle, WA 98109
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Alturra
Studio Apartments

Alturra

306 Summit Ave ESeattle, WA 98102

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The Avante Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avante Apartments

525 Bellevue Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Top of the 5th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Top of the 5th

1401 5th Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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JaMar Boylston
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JaMar Boylston

215 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Kelo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelo

401 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Olive Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Terrace Apartments

420-430 E Howell StSeattle, WA 98122
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Alloy
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Alloy

802 5th AveSeattle, WA 98109
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Edwards on Fifth
Studio Apartments

Edwards on Fifth

2613-2619 5th AveSeattle, WA 98121

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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. Vermont Inn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,050
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Edwards on FifthStudio_4Studio,1BA$1,195
Kulle Urban Living0/1.00Studio,1BA$1,205
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,215
Nordic VedaStudioStudio,1BA$1,283
Oleta0/1Studio,1BA$1,375
Valley Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Bell View ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,408

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of July 24, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Lakeview Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $2.19 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
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.19
1800 Taylor Ave N2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.69
Equinox ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27
Ramayana Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.66
La Rochelle1X1 A1BR,1BA$2.69
Galleon Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.76
Bellevue Manor ApartementsBMA - 1 bed, 1 bath 650 SF1BR,1BA$2.35
Denny Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.85
Red Lion1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,395 at Valley Street Apartments.

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 $1,975 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 $4,283.

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