Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,716. This is +43%, or $816, higher than the national average.

$3.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,716

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

56

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,716. This is +43%, or $816, higher than the national average.

$3.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
48%
24%
8%
12%
$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 1% in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,716. A 1-bedroom apartment in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA costs about $2,430 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,028. Houses for rent in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,427

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$4,028

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$6,411

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$7,722

7%

-

Studio

$1,890

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,427

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,028

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,411

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,722

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.

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$2,716
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,085
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 30% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.

More data insights and reports

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7.8

Very good

Carolina Court

527 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,169–$1,550

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8.3

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Studio

1 bath

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5d+ ago

9.7

Excellent

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Illumina Apartment Homes

219 East Garfield Street, Seattle, WA 98102

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$3,009

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5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Grandview Apartments

409 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98109

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

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13h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Blueground Seattle

1146 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,320–$10,840

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2d ago

8.8

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Casa Pacifica

1167 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio

1 bath

$1,373

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13h ago

9.9

Excellent

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624 Yale Avenue North

624 Yale Avenue North #809, Seattle, WA 98109

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,420–$1,990

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,470

$1,420

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