Cheap Homes for Rent in University District Seattle, WA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the University District area of Seattle.

property at 4544 20th Ave NE

$1,200 - $1,500

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$1,200 - $1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4544 20th Ave NE

SeattleWA98105

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property at 704 NE 53rd St

$1,400 - $6,450

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$1,400 - $6,450

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Studio To 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Sep 10

704 NE 53rd St

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 6 Beds unit found at Apex priced from $799. mn5221 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex6x2 R6BR,2BA$799
mn5221Studio, 1 full, 249 sqftStudio,1BA$799
Husky Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Campus View ICV2 3x1.5 w/ balcony/patio3BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of April 30, 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 4058 5th Ave NE Model at 4058 5th Ave NE, Unit 1 starting at $2,650 with a $2.52 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
4058 5th Ave NE, Unit 14058 5th Ave NE3BR,1BA$2.52
Canterbury CourtG2BR,1BA$2.63
Stonebridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.65
Huang2 BD2BR,1BA$2.29
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$2.07
4222 Apartments2bd x 1ba2BR,1BA$2.61
Nolan2 x 1 Terrace2BR,1BA$2.75
Pacific Sunrise2x12BR,1BA$2.47
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 468 Apartments for Rent in University District, WA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $15,530. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University District ranging from $570 to $7,660.

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 $570 to $7,660 with an average monthly rent of $4,140.

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 $13,673, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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