Cheap Homes for Rent in South Lake Union Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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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 Amherst Micro Studios priced from $795. Alturra 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
AlturraLoftStudio,1BA$1,050
Kulle Urban LivingUrban Studio FStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Union area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Union View in the in the Queen Anne neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value South Lake Union apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 6th Ave Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.49 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.
Union View2X22BR,2BA$2.17
6th Ave Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.49
Lakeview Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
700 E Mercer2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
Roundcliffe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93
UDH - University District Heights2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.95
mResidences South Lake Union1A1BR,1BA$2.77
Red Lion1bd/1ba 21BR,1BA$2.63
Valley Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92
Amherst Micro StudiosMicro StudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake Union

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

There are currently 458 Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, WA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $31,995. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Lake Union ranging from $1,400 to $6,350.

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 $1,400 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,058.

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