Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Union
$2,797/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Union is $2,797 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $897 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Union
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Lake Union rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in South Lake Union have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in South Lake Union vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lake Union is $2,797, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Union run $2,611 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,991.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,148 | 6% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,610 | 2% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,987 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $8,140 | 9% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $9,817 | 81% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,300 | |
Broadway | $1,795 | |
Central Business District | $2,428 | |
First Hill | $1,750 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,990 | |
Minor | $1,612 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,797 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,072 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,148
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,610
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,987
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,140
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,817
Last 30 days
81%
Belltown
Average rent
$2,300
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,428
First Hill
Average rent
$1,750
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,990
Minor
Average rent
$1,612
Apartments
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
5%
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.
How does rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Lake Union and Belltown by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Lake Union
47%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 22% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
2d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,744
Apartment for rent
3d ago
502 Minor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
409 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,553–$1,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$27,092
Apartment for rent
44m ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,989–$5,452
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Taylor Ave N #4320A, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,800–$4,810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,693–$1,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$4,031
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,744
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
409 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,553–$1,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,667–$1,957
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,693–$1,860
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$4,031
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
409 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
2 beds
1 bath
$1,737–$1,920
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,989–$4,945
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Lake Union rental market.
How much is rent in South Lake Union?
The average rent in South Lake Union is $2,797 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lake Union?
Average rent prices in South Lake Union have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does South Lake Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Union is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $897 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lake Union?
To comfortably afford rent in South Lake Union, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).