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property at 4731 12th Ave NE

4731 12th 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 Sun Property priced from $683. Sun light has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sun PropertyFurnished dorm roomStudio,$683
Sun lightMicro Studio STUDENT ONLYStudio,1BA$745
Husky Court Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$849
4538 18th Ave NEPod Second Floor6BR,1BA$875
Sunrise Cascade3rd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$895
Aubrey StudiosShared Bathroom StudioStudio,1BA$950
Portage Bay Flats - Affordable Studio Apartments In Seattle's U-DistrictStudio MFTEStudio,1BA$995
Novo ApartmentsStudio - 181 sqftStudio,1BA$1,006
Ivy Ridge ApartmentsCongregate ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,020
Apex2x12BR,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, WA

As of December 13, 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
Narvik2 x 22BR,2BA$2.20
The Frederick Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Nordheim Court UW Student Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Hoven Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Camden Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Avenue Building: Centrally located in University District!STUDIO/1BAStudio ,1BA$2.29
Davison Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.30
Arbora CourtStudio - 60% AMIStudio ,1BA$2.15

Frequently Asked Questions about University District

What type of rentals are currently available in University District?

There are currently 473 Apartments for Rent in University District, WA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $5,299. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University District ranging from $825 to $9,800.

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 $825 to $9,800 with an average monthly rent of $5,773.

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 $4,786, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $3,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,099.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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