
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $695 (62 Rentals)


4559 5th Ave NE

4215 9th Ave NE, Unit 102

Alder Apartments

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Goss Apartments

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Lightbox

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Parsonage

3401 NE 65th St, Unit A

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1714 NE 55th Pl

6057 34th Ave NE
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University District, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University District Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $795 | $2,945 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $695 | $4,802 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,099 | $5,452 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $983 | $7,425 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $929 | $4,500 |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,000 | $4,500 |
| University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,752 | $1,420 | $4,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University District Neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $1,008.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Alder Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in University District costs $4,297.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?
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 106 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?
Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $1,063 which is $3,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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