
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the University District Seattle, WA from $799 (84 Rentals)


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Husky Court Apartments

5336 Roosevelt Way NE

Sunrise Cascade

The Den Apartments

Sophie Studios - A Retreat on 20th

Alta Studios

Kale Studios
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NOVO Seattle

U20 Apartments

4046 8th Ave NE

4544 20th Ave NE

The Stax

The Courtyard
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Thirty-One Apartments

DXU

5625 15th Ave NE, Unit 104

5515 15th Ave NE, Unit 206

5515 15th Ave NE, Unit 304

Clara Apartments

The Penrith Apartments

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MontClair Apartments

Total Monthly Price
5001 Brooklyn Ave NE, Unit SI FL5-ID918
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Escolier Apartments

704 NE 53rd St

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UPlace Apartments

Verve Flats

5001 Brooklyn Ave NE, Unit SI FL3-ID917

Helix Ellipse

Yugo Seattle Lothlorien

Robins Nest
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Malloy Apartment Homes

UPlace I

Cielo

Catherine Court

Acacia Court

Collegiate Court 1C

Strada by aPodment Suites

Morino

Avenida by aPodment Suites

Academia Place
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University District, Seattle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
University District Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $799 | $2,945 |
| University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $675 | $4,801 |
| University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,049 | $5,451 |
| University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $825 | $9,565 |
| University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| University District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $1,265 | $5,500 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is Sun Property which is listed at $651, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,249.
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 380 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 $1,403 which is $846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.
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