Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (94 Rentals)

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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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El Mondo Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

El Mondo Apartments

504 E Republican StSeattle, 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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Capitol Core
Studio Apartments

Capitol Core

215 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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Alloy
Studio Apartments

Alloy

802 5th AveSeattle, WA 98109
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Anchor Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anchor Flats

1511 Dexter Ave NSeattle, WA 98109
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The Quinault
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Quinault

524 Boylston Ave ESeattle, WA 98102
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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
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio AStudio,1BA$1,070
The Davenport0-StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,198
741 Harvard Modern studios with w/d in unit!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Highland Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,282
Derby SLUSoutheastStudio,1BA$1,340
Edwards on FifthStudio_6Studio,1BA$1,350
Casa PacificaStudio Nook - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,373

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of September 15, 2025 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 1 Bed 1 Bath A4 Model at Annaliese starting at $2,477 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Belltown 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
Annaliese1 Bed 1 Bath A41BR,1BA$2.38
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
424 Summit1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.61
The Carlton ApartmentsOne Bedroom - B1BR,1BA$2.85
525 E Roy St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.56
Sheffield1bd 3041BR,1BA$2.52
Alloy0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.27
Casa PacificaStudio Nook - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.70
Highland Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.56

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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.

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 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 $1,282 at Highland Court.

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 $1,040 at Equinox 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 Galleon and starts from $2,895.

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