
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (75 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the South Lake Union area of Seattle with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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Chroma

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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 |
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South Lake Union Studio Apartments | $2,018 | $795 | $4,411 |
South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,961 | $1,495 | $7,800 |
South Lake Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,096 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
South Lake Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,714 | $4,800 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Seattle. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This area is known as one of the best-regarded luxury neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, concierge services, gardens, nearby parks, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
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 South Lake Union
How much are Studio apartments in South Lake Union?
There are currently 207 Studio Apartments in South Lake Union with rent ranges from $795 to $4,411 with an average price of $2,018.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Lake Union Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Lake Union ranges from $1,495 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,961.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Union cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Lake Union range from $1,850 to $25,100. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,096.
How expensive are South Lake Union Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 30 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Lake Union on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,800 to $31,995 - averaging $12,714 for the location.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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