
Apartments for Rent with Specials in the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA (42 Rentals)
Apartments in the South Lake Union area of Seattle with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.


Derby Capitol Hill

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The Waverly

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Sitka

East Howe Steps

Cumulus SLU

Skye at Belltown

AMLI South Lake Union
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REN

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Marlowe

624 Yale Apartments

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Skyglass

Oslo

Derby SLU

Leeward

Modera South Lake Union
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Stellar

Westlake Steps

Cascade

Belgrove Court

Rollin Street Flats

True North

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Orion

Neptune SLU Apartments
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Dexter Lake Union

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The Eden

Stack House

Boxcar South Lake Union

Shoresmith

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Chroma

Jet on Boylston

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Mera
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Helm

One Lakefront

Mark on 8th

Mercerview Apartments

Alcyone

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1611 on Lake Union

Aperture on Fifth

Alt Capitol Hill
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Clark
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 | $1,847 | $581 | $2,888 |
| South Lake Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $1,086 | $6,057 |
| South Lake Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,447 | $1,357 | $10,000+ |
| South Lake Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,182 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Top Seattle Apartments in the South Lake Union Area with Move-In Specials Ending Soon
Specials updated: 03-10-2026Take advantage of these move-in and rent specials that are ending soon for top South Lake Union, WA apartments. Act fast and don’t miss out on an incredible deal on your perfect new place!
Modera South Lake Union
Enjoy up to 8 weeks of rent free living on select homes when you lease by 3/21/26! -- *Restrictions applyExpires 03-11-2026
AMLI South Lake Union
Lease today & get up to 6 WEEKS FREE! T&C apply. Ask for details.Expires 03-11-2026
Boxcar South Lake Union
1 Month Free on 12 month leaseExpires 03-11-2026
One Lakefront
Up to 8 Weeks Free on Select Apartment Homes! Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Details.Expires 03-11-2026
Cascade
One month free on select homes & move-in by 4/1 for 1.5 months free! Offer is for new residents only - Transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Mar 15, 2026]Expires 03-11-2026
Westlake Steps
Up to 8 weeks free on select homes, including MFTE homes! Restrictions Apply. Contact Us for Details.Expires 03-11-2026
Oslo
New Year Special: 6 WEEKS FREE!Expires 03-11-2026
Mera
Up to 8 Weeks Free Base Rent On Select Homes!* *Fee’s excluded. Minimum lease terms apply. Contact leasing team for full details.Expires 03-11-2026
Sitka
Up to 2 Weeks Free Base Rent on Select Homes!*Expires 03-11-2026
Rollin Street Flats
Live Rent-Free for 4 Weeks! Contact us today. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 03-11-2026
Newly Listed Move-In Specials offers for Apartments in South Lake Union, WA
Specials updated: 03-10-2026Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in South Lake Union, WA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
East Howe Steps
4 Weeks Rent Free *On Select Units!Expires 03-27-2026
Helm
Up to 8 Weeks Free Base Rent! *Restrictions apply. Offer may change.Expires 03-11-2026
Leeward
Up to 6 weeks off! See leasing for details.Expires 03-11-2026
624 Yale Apartments
Spring into Savings! Enjoy 8 weeks rent-free on select homes for a limited time. Contact the leasing office today for details. Terms and conditions apply.Expires 03-11-2026
Orion
Up to 6 Weeks Free Base Rent On Select Homes!* *Terms Apply, minimum lease terms apply, applied to base rent.Expires 03-11-2026
Jet on Boylston
Amount equal to 100% of rent charge code recognized in full on 1st full month of leaseExpires 03-11-2026
Marlowe
Up to 6 Weeks Free Base Rent on Select Homes. Min. Term Req'd. Other Fees Still Apply.Expires 03-11-2026
Chroma
Up to 8 Weeks Free Base Rent!*Expires 03-11-2026
The LeeAnn
Up to 6 Weeks Free! *On select homes, restrictions applyExpires 03-11-2026
Clark
8 weeks (2 months) of rent freeExpires 03-11-2026
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Specials South Lake Union Apartments
What is the Cheapest Rent Specials apartment in South Lake Union?
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in South Lake Union is at Derby SLU listed at $1,250.
How much is the average rent for a Rent Specials South Lake Union Apartment?
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in South Lake Union is $3,349.
What is the largest Rent Specials South Lake Union Apartment for rent?
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in South Lake Union is a 2,601 square feet unit starting from $3,295 at Helm.
What is the average size for South Lake Union Rent Specials Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in South Lake Union is currently at 463 sq ft.
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