Cheap Homes for Rent in University District Seattle, WA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of June 14, 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
Nolan4 x 2 Terrace4BR,2BA$1.40
Acton2x12BR,1BA$2.47
Stonebridge Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.81
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.14
Trinity 43rd Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.63
Coho1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Saint MoritzSTUDIO 2Studio ,1BA$2.63

Frequently Asked Questions about University District

What type of rentals are currently available in University District?

There are currently 465 Apartments for Rent in University District, WA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $9,062. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University District ranging from $645 to $9,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University District ranges from $645 to $9,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,553.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University District range from $900 to $9,062, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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