What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

One-bedroom apartments in South-Lake Union average around $2,700 per month in 2025. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year, making it one of the more moderate rent increases among bedroom types in this Seattle neighborhood.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

Two-bedroom apartments in South-Lake Union average around $3,900 per month in 2025. Rent for this bedroom type climbed 6.8% from 2024, representing a notable year-over-year increase in this Seattle neighborhood.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

Three-bedroom apartments in South-Lake Union average around $7,200 per month in 2025. This bedroom type experienced the largest rent increase at 10.0% from the previous year, making it the most expensive option in this Seattle neighborhood.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

South-Lake Union's rental market averaged around $2,800 per month across all property types in 2025, up 3.9% from 2024. Studios start around $2,100 monthly, while three-bedroom units reach around $7,200, reflecting the premium pricing in this Seattle neighborhood.

What is the average apartment size in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

Apartments in South-Lake Union average around 760 square feet across all unit types. Studios average 504 square feet, one-bedrooms offer 675 square feet, two-bedrooms provide 918 square feet, and three-bedrooms span 1,305 square feet.

What type of apartment is most common in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

One-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in South-Lake Union, averaging about 333 listings per month. This represents roughly half of all available rental inventory in this Seattle neighborhood.

What type of apartment is least common in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

Three-bedroom apartments are the least common rental type in South-Lake Union, with about 52 listings available per month. Studios are also relatively limited, averaging about 104 listings monthly in this Seattle neighborhood.

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421 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

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0–1 bath

$1,050–$2,136

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Stockbridge Apartment Homes

1330 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

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$1,249–$1,499

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Blueground Seattle

224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–5 beds

1–4 baths

$1,270–$16,025

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Alloy Apartments

802 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

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1 bath

$1,275–$1,317

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Carolina Court

527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,300–$1,707

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Illumina Apartment Homes

219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$1,822

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$2,100–$2,195

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Residence 620

620 5th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,495–$2,210

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Charbern Apartments

1705 Belmont Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

Studio

1 bath

$1,550–$1,575

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VIVA

1111 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

Affordable | Dishwasher | Fireplace

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,585–$2,410

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The Cairns

422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,587–$2,727

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Counterbalance Apartments

315 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

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$1,650–$2,720

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Edge

500 13th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

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1 bath

$1,675–$1,850

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Stream Dexios

1600 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

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1 bath

$1,695–$3,595

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The Audrey at Belltown

2922 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,729–$2,687

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The Bernard

115 Warren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,889–$2,089

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525 1st West Apartments

525 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

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$1,925

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Hawthorne Apartments

1618 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

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1–2 beds

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$1,975–$3,650

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Vox

1527 15th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,977–$3,419

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Evolve Apartments

954 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

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1–2 baths

$2,040–$3,650

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Dexter Hayes

1701 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

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1 bath

$2,050–$2,795

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Grandview Apartments

409 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100–$2,195

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101 Broadway, Live Here, Go Anywhere

840 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Affordable | Storage | Roof deck

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

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$2,295

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8th & Republican

430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

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$2,319–$4,208

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Parkridge Apartments

1210 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

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$2,850–$3,095

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