Cheap Homes for Rent in University District Seattle, WA from $800 (25 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 $825. Husky Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aubrey StudiosAlta Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$825
Husky Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Sun lightMicro Studio RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Novo ApartmentsStudio - 185 sqftStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $0.58 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/3-Bathroom Apartments Model at A&T Investments starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 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$0.58
A&T Investments4-Bedroom/3-Bathroom Apartments4BR,3BA$2.25
Larson Building1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
Davison Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12
4721 5th Ave NE, Unit 14721 5th Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.63
Blue Lake Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$2.29
Camden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.62
Stonebridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.45
Narvik1x11BR,1BA$2.66
L&P1BDRM1BR,1BA$2.57

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 $683 to $7,595. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University District ranging from $800 to $9,600.

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 $800 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $4,661.

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 $1,099 to $2,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,350 to $4,575. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

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