Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $645 (132 Rentals)

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property at 4736 18th Ave NE
$750 - $850
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4736 18th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105
property at 2120 NE 54th St
$800 - $4,200

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SeattleWA98105
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Parsonage
$929 - $1,772

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Parsonage

4138 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 4316 36th Ave NE
$950 - $3,600

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4316 36th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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U20 Apartments
$1,099 - $1,419

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U20 Apartments

4536 20th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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The Stax
$1,200 - $1,550

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Base Rent$1,200 - $1,550
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Studio Apartments Available Sep 10

The Stax

5001 Brooklyn Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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Clara Apartments
$1,203 - $1,355

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Base Rent$1,203 - $1,355
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Clara Apartments

4730 19th Ave NESeattle, WA 98105
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property at 4708 22nd Ave NE
$1,285 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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4708 22nd Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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Verve Flats
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$1,349 - $2,009

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Base Rent$1,349 - $2,009
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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 Cantor Studios priced from $700. Juno Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cantor StudiosStandard StudioStudio,1BA$700
Juno StudiosShared Bathroom StudiosStudio,$850
Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20thMFTE StudioStudio,1BA$850
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
The Den ApartmentsDen SStudio,1BA$950
Ivy Ridge ApartmentsCongregate ApartmentStudio,1BA$958
Alta StudiosCorner StudioStudio,1BA$975
Husky Court ApartmentsLeasing NOW and for Summer & Fall Quarter - Ro...Studio,1BA$995
NOVO Seattle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Portage Bay FlatsStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $2.51 price per square foot 4716 7th Ave NE Model at 4716 7th Ave NE, Unit A in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 4237 8th starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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.
4716 7th Ave NE, Unit A4716 7th Ave NE4BR,1BA$2.51
4237 8th3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.50
West Campus Place2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.68
Stonebridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Twin Maple Apartments1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Theory U DistrictB32BR,1BA$2.72
Badger ApartmentsBadger Blue Lake 2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$2.45
Alder Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.50
Dry Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
Escolier ApartmentsESC - Studio, 1 bath, 464 SFStudio ,1BA$2.58

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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 710 Apartment which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in University District costs $1,549.

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 101 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 $1,092 which is $457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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