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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 18

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4138 Brooklyn 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
Campus View ICV2 3x1.5 w/ balcony/patio3BR,1BA$900
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Sunrise Cascade2nd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$945
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
mn5221Studio, 1 full, 273 sqftStudio,1BA$995
Alta StudiosCorner StudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Theory U DistrictB72BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.63 price per square foot Pod Second Floor Model at 4538 18th Ave NE in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.25 Bath Model at Goss Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.60 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.
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.63
Goss Apartments4 Bedroom 2.25 Bath4BR,2.25BA$1.60
Canterbury CourtG2BR,1BA$2.63
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Acton2x12BR,1BA$2.47
The Frederick Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.30
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.14
Trinity 43rd Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.59
Saint MoritzSTUDIO 2Studio ,1BA$2.63

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Seattle, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is L&P which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in University District costs $4,000.

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 103 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 $1,335 which is $2,665 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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