What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in University District, Seattle, WA?

One-bedroom apartments in University District average around $1,500 per month in 2025, down 1.0% from the previous year. These units typically offer about 497 square feet of living space.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in University District, Seattle, WA?

Two-bedroom apartments in University District rent for around $1,900 per month in 2025, representing a 1.2% decline from 2024. These apartments average approximately 701 square feet in size.

What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in University District, Seattle, WA?

Three-bedroom apartments in University District average around $2,600 per month in 2025, with rents remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. These larger units typically span about 758 square feet.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District, Seattle, WA?

University District, located in Seattle, averaged around $1,700 per month across all apartment types in 2025, up 2.4% from 2024. Studio apartments start around $1,300 monthly, while three-bedroom units reach around $2,600 per month.

What is the average apartment size in University District, Seattle, WA?

Apartments in University District average around 544 square feet across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at about 315 square feet, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at approximately 758 square feet.

What type of apartment is most common in University District, Seattle, WA?

Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in University District, with about 159 listings available monthly. One-bedroom apartments and studios tie for second place, each averaging about 124 listings per month.

What type of apartment is least common in University District, Seattle, WA?

Three-bedroom apartments have the lowest availability in University District, with about 43 listings per month. This represents roughly 7% of the neighborhood's total rental inventory of approximately 584 monthly listings.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in University District, Seattle, WA

276 rentals available

1d ago

7.3

Very good

Repden

5632 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry

1 bed

3 baths

$675

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

1d ago

7.2

Very good

ar2107

2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

3 baths

$690

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Cozy Studios in the U District - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

Cozy Studios in the U District

4047 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

Studio

1 bath

$700–$939

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.1

Very good

5043

5043 18th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

4 baths

$725

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Collegiate Court 1B

4245 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

19h ago

9.2

Excellent

MBH Apartments LLC - MBH

5038 17th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$750–$850

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$700–$939

4047 8th Ave Ne

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$795–$879

4548 20th Ave Ne

Troveré - Elevated Studio Living - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Troveré - Elevated Studio Living

4309 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$775–$1,107

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Cielo Apodments

4524 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Carpet

Studio

1 bath

$775–$953

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Husky Place

4548 20th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$795–$879

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Husky Court Apartments

4629 21st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$935

4730 21st Avenue Northeast

$949

800 Ne 42nd St

$950

5043 Brooklyn Ave Ne

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

5608 15th Ave Ne #104, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 20

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Studios near UW

4324 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | Wheelchair accessible

Studio

1 bath

$800–$1,199

Apartment for rent

New Construction | 8BR / 4BA Student Housing | Semi - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

New Construction | 8BR / 4BA Student Housing | Semi

4729 21st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1–8 beds

1–4 baths

$800–$8,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

ZN23LoftsMA -REF

4315 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

5608 15th Ave Ne #203, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

Strada - Convenient UW living. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Strada - Convenient UW living.

4516 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | Microwave

Studio

1 bath

$857–$917

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4538 18th Ave NE

4538 18th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

6 beds

1 bath

$875–$5,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Oven

4249 9th Ave NE Seattle WA 98105 LCG - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

4249 9th Ave NE Seattle WA 98105 LCG

4249 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1–3 beds

1 bath

$895–$2,400

Apartment for rent

aPodment® Suites at Morino | Boutique Urban Suites in Seattle's University District - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Very good

aPodment® Suites at Morino | Boutique Urban Suites in Seattle's University District

4036 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | Balcony | Deck

Studio

1 bath

$895–$1,022

Apartment for rent

1d ago

7.8

Very good

Roost on Roosevelt

5612 Roosevelt Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

5608 15th Ave Ne #309, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

Studio

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4730 21st Avenue Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

4730 21st Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio

1 bath

$935

Apartment for rent

Campus Heights: U District Studios Rooms - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Campus Heights: U District Studios Rooms

800 Ne 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$949

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

Storage

4d ago

8.6

Very good

The Den Apartments

5043 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Metro 5000 Apartments | Furnished Student Housing in Seattle U - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Metro 5000 Apartments | Furnished Student Housing in Seattle U

5000 12th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4–5 beds

2–3 baths

$1,000–$6,805

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

A private bedroom in a big house very next to the UW campus

4547 19th Ave Ne #9, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

8.5

Very good

4754 16th Avenue NE

4754 16th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

2d ago

Very good

4750 16th Avenue NE

4750 16th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Pre-leasing Fall 2026: Brand-new 6B3B Townhouse near UW $1,050/room.

5039 5011- 5039 Ravenna Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

6 beds

3 baths

$1,050–$6,600

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

4541 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available May 20

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

2d ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

4750 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,199

Apartment for rent

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Walkable One

1415 Ne 52nd St, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

2d ago

9.2

Excellent

Pinetree Apartments LLC

4230 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,250–$2,900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

5000 University Way Ne #7thFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Summer sublease at HubU Student Apartment

5000 University Way Ne #7thFL, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 24

Top amenities

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Norman Arms Apartments

5035 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,275–$1,400

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5035 15th Ave. N.E.- 102 #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Norman Arms Apartments - 102

5035 15th Ave. N.E.- 102 #102, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Huang

4244 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$2,295

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

College Place Apartments - 202

4131 11th Ave Ne #202, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

5035 15th Ave. N.E. - 208 #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Norman Arms Apartments - 208

5035 15th Ave. N.E. - 208 #208, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Westwood Apartments

4327 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,350–$2,550

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

Garage Parking

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Clifton Apartments - 103

4120 11th Ave Ne #103, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Cable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

Clifton Apartments - 304

4120 11th Ave Ne #304, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Cable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Student housing

Rent special

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

Campus View I

4322 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,500–$1,735

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 16

Top amenities

Elevator

High Ceilings

On-Site Laundry

On-Site Management

Call

4-unit Apartment right in the heart of the University of Washington - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

4-unit Apartment right in the heart of the University of Washington

709 Ne 43rd St, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

5307 LIVE CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY VILLAGE AND UW! - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

2d ago

8.3

Very good

5307 LIVE CLOSE TO UNIVERSITY VILLAGE AND UW!

5307 Ravenna Pl Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,645–$2,445

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Stonebridge Apartments

5204 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Controlled Access

Dishwasher

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Montlake Villas

4236 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,950

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Cheap University District apartment for rent in Seattle

College Place Apartments - 204

4131 11th Ave Ne #204, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities

Cable

Garage Parking

On-Site Laundry

Highly rated

3D tour

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Shannon 2 Apartments

4225 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Oven

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