Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $600 (126 Rentals)

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Parsonage
$929 - $1,599
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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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$1,000 - $1,125

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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The Stax
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$1,138 - $1,450
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The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
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$1,153 - $1,785
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Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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U20 Apartments
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$1,199 - $1,301
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4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Verve Flats
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$1,392 - $1,794
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Verve Flats

4302 7th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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University District, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Husky Court Apartments priced from $795. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Husky Court ApartmentsHC NEW 795 price startStudio,1BA$795
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thStandard StudioStudio,1BA$950
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4-Bedroom Flat4BR,2BA$987
mn5221Studio, 1 full, 249 sqftStudio,1BA$995
NOVO Seattle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $2.52 price per square foot 5231 12th Ave NE Model at 5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $3,699. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Pod Second Floor Model at 4538 18th Ave NE starting at $875 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the University District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5231 12th Ave NE, Unit Upstairs5231 12th Ave NE4BR,1BA$2.52
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Union Bay Lofts2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.61
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.70
Campus View ICV1 Middle 3x1.5 Apartment3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.61
TrailsideB112BR,1BA$2.39
Coho1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53

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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?

The cheapest apartment in University District is La Mirada which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in University District costs $4,497.

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 109 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 $1,066 which is $3,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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