Cheap Homes for Rent in University District Seattle, WA from $600 (7 Rentals)

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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 Aubrey Studios priced from $866. 4538 18th Ave NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aubrey StudiosPrivate Standard StudiosStudio,1BA$866
4538 18th Ave NEPod Top6BR,1BA$900
Sunrise Cascade4th Floor StudioStudio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Huang in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value University District apartment is the 2 BD Model at Acton starting at $1,965 with a $2.46 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.
Huang2x12BR,1BA$2.16
Acton2 BD2BR,1BA$2.46
The Shuksan Apartments – Classic Brick Cha2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
5600 Univeristy Way NE2 BR2BR,1BA$2.63
Pacific Sunrise3x1.5 RF3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Yugo Seattle Rivendell2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.77
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.10
Narvik1x11BR,1BA$2.66
Lynn Mar Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
4230 NE 8th AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.60

Frequently Asked Questions about University District

What type of rentals are currently available in University District?

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in University District, WA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $8,950. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University District ranging from $675 to $11,950.

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 $675 to $11,950 with an average monthly rent of $5,780.

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