
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $675 (35 Rentals)


5043 18th Ave NE

6057 34th Ave NE

5257 Brooklyn Ave NE

1760 NW 56th St, Unit 505

Arbora Court

4230 NE 8th Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University District Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $825 | $3,150 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $675 | $4,801 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,049 | $5,451 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $1,265 | $5,500 |
| University District 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,420 | $1,545 |
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Arbora Court which is listed at $1,033, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,299.
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 354 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 $1,379 which is $920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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