Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $949, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,850

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

56

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $949, higher than the national average.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
47%
24%
10%
12%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

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Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,849. A 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA costs about $2,568 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,207. Houses for rent in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,405.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,568

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,186

2%

27%

3 bedroom

$7,895

4%

25%

4 bedroom

$13,843

No Change

-

Studio

$2,048

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$2,048

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,568

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,186

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,843

Last 30 days

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belltown, Seattle, WA.

South Lake Union

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 24% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

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3d ago

8.2

Very good

MBH Apartments LLC

609 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio

1 bath

$995–$1,150

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3d ago

8.6

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Studio

1 bath

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2d ago

7.8

Very good

Carolina Court

527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,299–$1,707

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9.6

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Blueground Seattle

224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,350–$9,866

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Casa Pacifica

1167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio

1 bath

$1,373

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3d ago

8.2

Very good

Borealis Apartments

109 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

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1d ago

9.7

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Illumina Apartment Homes

219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,530–$2,376

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975 John St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South-Lake Union apartment for rent in Seattle

Studio

1 bath

$1,597

$1,532

Price drop

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