Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Union
$2,870/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Union is $2,870 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $970 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Union
48
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,870, whereas a house costs $4,305. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Union run $2,740 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,037.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,130 |  5% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $2,739 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $4,039 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $8,197 | 8% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,255 | |
Broadway | $1,795 | |
Central Business District | $2,220 | |
First Hill | $1,695 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $1,963 | |
Minor | $1,747 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,870 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,250 | 8% | 10% | |
Houses | $4,305 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,130
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,739
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,039
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,197
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
Belltown
Average rent
$2,255
Broadway
Average rent
$1,795
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,220
First Hill
Average rent
$1,695
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$1,963
Minor
Average rent
$1,747
Apartments
Average rent
$2,870
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,305
Last 30 days
10%
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
51%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 27% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
1d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,707
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,270–$9,486
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$3,121
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1210 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio
1 bath
$1,299–$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1146 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,160–$9,486
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1146 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,977
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 16-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
101 Taylor Ave N #1776A, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,140–$4,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$3,121
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,184–$4,254
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 7-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,707
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
409 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,462–$1,787
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
100 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$3,567
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
20h ago
Verified
221 Minor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,895–$3,947
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
301 Minor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,974–$3,786
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$3,121
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,184–$4,254
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 7-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1146 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$3,977
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 16-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,671–$5,567
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 16-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information 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 $2,870 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lake Union?
Average rent prices in South Lake Union have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does South Lake Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Union is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $970 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 $115,000/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).