Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Union
$2,932/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Union is $2,932 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $982 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Union
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $2,938, whereas a house costs $2,685. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Union run $2,690 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,390.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,073 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,690 | 1% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $4,380 | 2% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $7,397 | 1% |  30% | |
4 bedroom | $10,391 | 3% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,350 | |
Broadway | $1,700 | |
Central Business District | $2,454 | |
First Hill | $1,657 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,147 | |
Minor | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,938 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 4% | 37% | |
Houses | $2,685 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,073
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,690
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,380
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,391
Last 30 days
3%
Belltown
Average rent
$2,350
Broadway
Average rent
$1,700
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,454
First Hill
Average rent
$1,657
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,147
Minor
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,938
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
37%
Houses
Average rent
$2,685
Last 30 days
7%
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
50%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 25% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
3d ago
609 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio
1 bath
$950–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1210 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio
1 bath
$1,230–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,707
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
112 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
0–4 baths
$2,293–$31,995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,591–$4,928
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
15h ago
120 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,632–$10,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
210 8th Ave N #490, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,880–$5,060
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,270–$16,177
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5m ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,707
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$4,208
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,090
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,500–$7,392
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,615
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$4,208
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,591–$4,928
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 $2,932 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lake Union?
Average rent prices in South Lake Union have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does South Lake Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Union is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $982 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 $117,000/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).