Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Lake Union area of Seattle.

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

705 E Republican St, Unit Vertigo

705 E Republican St
SeattleWA98102

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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 St.Ingbert Apartments priced from $900. Kulle Urban Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Lake Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St.Ingbert ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Kulle Urban Living0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Vermont InnFurnished- Six Month LeaseStudio,1BA$1,050
741 Harvard Modern studios with w/d in unit!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,219
Derby SLUSouthStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of February 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 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Queen Anne 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
6th Ave Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.42
Sheffield2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$2.33
Amherst1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88
Mercerview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Harrison Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.47
La Rochelle1X1 A1BR,1BA$2.27
St.Ingbert Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Dolores Manor Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.55

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake Union

What type of rentals are currently available in South Lake Union?

There are currently 448 Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $581 to $31,995. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lake Union ranging from $1,465 to $4,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Lake Union?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Lake Union ranges from $1,465 to $4,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,980.

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