Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,968. This is +52%, or $1,019, higher than the national average.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,968

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

51

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,968. This is +52%, or $1,019, higher than the national average.

$4.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
45%
26%
8%
17%
$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 10% 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 $2,961. A 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA costs about $2,658 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,276. Houses for rent in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,195.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,658

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$4,270

2%

30%

3 bedroom

$7,896

1%

18%

4 bedroom

$7,106

21%

-

Studio

$2,056

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$2,056

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,658

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,270

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,896

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,106

Last 30 days

21%

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$2,968
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 29% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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$2,000

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$1,750

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21h ago

8.2

Very good

MBH Apartments LLC

609 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio

1 bath

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8.1

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Studio

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527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,199–$1,757

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8.6

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Derby SLU

1210 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio

1 bath

$1,250–$1,390

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1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Illumina Apartment Homes

219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,502–$1,990

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206 5th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South-Lake Union apartment for rent in Seattle

Studio

1 bath

$1,672

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9.3

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Alcyone

301 Minor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,677–$3,583

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13h ago

9.3

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The Cairns

422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,767–$2,919

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