Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Last updated on September 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,719. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,719

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

47

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,719. This is +38% higher than the national average.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
53%
26%
4%
9%
$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

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

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 comparables in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,713. A 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA costs about $2,563 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,041. Houses for rent in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,564

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$4,035

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$7,380

3%

11%

Studio

$1,905

5%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,564

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,035

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,380

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

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$2,719
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,390
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 14% 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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