Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $600 (96 Rentals)

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UPlace I
Studio Apartments

UPlace I

4738 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Cielo
Studio Apartments

Cielo

4520 7th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Catherine Court
Studio Apartments

Catherine Court

4528 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Acacia Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Acacia Court

4707 12th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Morino
Studio Apartments

Morino

4032-4036 8th AveSeattle, WA 98105
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The Stax
Studio Apartments

The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105

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Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Seattle, WA by our , Local Expert Sharon Stallings. See how it ranks!

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Husky Place
Studio Apartments

Husky Place

4548-4550 20th 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 Aubrey Studios priced from $866. Sunrise Cascade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$866
Sunrise Cascade2nd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$895
4538 18th Ave NEPod Top6BR,1BA$900
Yugo Seattle Lothlorien2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$919
Odessa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Yugo Seattle WilsonianEfficiency ClassicStudio,1BA$999
Apex2x12BR,1BA$1,029
Sora ApartmentsStudio at 4536 20th Ave NEStudio,1BA$1,079
Portage Bay Flats - Affordable Studio AparStudio W/DStudio,1BA$1,095
Blue Lake Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value University District apartment is the BAY - 2 bed, 1 bath, 875 SF Model at Bayview Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $2.28 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.
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,2BA$1.08
Bayview ApartmentsBAY - 2 bed, 1 bath, 875 SF2BR,1BA$2.28
Larson BuildingLive/Work1BR,2BA$2.29
5600 Univeristy Way NE2 BR2BR,1BA$2.63
The Shuksan Apartments – Classic Brick Cha2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.38
Huang2x12BR,1BA$2.16
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Lynn Mar Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
La Mirada1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55

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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!

Getting Around the University District Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

82 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Blue Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University District costs $7,595.

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 182 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 $899 which is $6,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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