Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,878. This is +51%, or $978, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,878

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

57

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,878. This is +51%, or $978, higher than the national average.

$4.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
45%
25%
10%
14%
$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 2% in the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,879. A 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA costs about $2,614 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,071. Houses for rent in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,170.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,614

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$4,070

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$7,566

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$8,356

24%

28%

Studio

$1,957

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,957

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,614

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,070

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,566

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,356

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

28%

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$2,878
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,336
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 23% 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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