
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $600 (110 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Glengarry

The Biltmore Apartments

Mercer Vista

Oleta

Summit Crest

Dumar Apartments

Valley Street Apartments

Varick

211 Summit Ave E
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Bell View Apartments

Seattle Capitol Hill 304 E Thomas St

Casa Pacifica

The Carlton Apartments

Glen Arms

712 Summit Ave E

The Quinault

Anchor Flats

Highland Court

5th and Mercer
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Lancaster Apartments

515 East Denny Apartments

Emerald Hill Apartments

Cap Hill 1 Bedroom

Corona Apartments

Sheffield

Capitol Ridge Apartments

The Belmont Apartments

Alley South Lake Union

Taylor 28
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Viceroy Apartments

Taylor Avenue Apartments

The Mercer at Summit

115 Bellevue Ave E

Summit Terrace

424 Summit Ave

Marguerite Manor

Dolores Manor Apartments

Union Views Apartments

Stream Dexios
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Red Lion

Taylor Towers

Bellevue Court in North Capitol Hill

1800 Taylor Ave N

The Edge Apartments

Scandia Mignon

Summit Apartments

Union View

Whittier Hall Apartments

812 5th Ave N
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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake Union Studio Apartments | $1,900 | $795 | $2,790 |
| South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,400 | $5,873 |
| South Lake Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,252 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| South Lake Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,818 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Union Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lake Union?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lake Union is under $1,408.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake Union?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake Union is Valley Street Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in South Lake Union costs $4,107.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lake Union?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in South Lake Union that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Lake Union?
Cheap apartments in South Lake Union have an average cost of $622 which is $3,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lake Union.
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