Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lake Union
$2,803/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in South Lake Union is $2,803 per month as of July 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $873 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lake Union
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $2,810, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lake Union run $2,655 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,063.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,177 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,655 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $4,060 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $7,290 | 2% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belltown | $2,260 | |
Broadway | $1,777 | |
Central Business District | $2,326 | |
First Hill | $1,697 | |
Lower Queen Anne | $2,065 | |
Minor | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,810 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,380 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,177
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,655
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,060
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$7,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
Belltown
Average rent
$2,260
Broadway
Average rent
$1,777
Central Business District
Average rent
$2,326
First Hill
Average rent
$1,697
Lower Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,065
Minor
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,810
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,380
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
8%
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
45%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is 24% higher than the median rent in Belltown, Seattle, WA.
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Discover rentals in South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA
57m ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,260–$7,317
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio
1 bath
$1,320
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1167 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
1 bed
1 bath
$1,380–$1,461
Apartment for rent
57m ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,826–$4,923
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
8h ago
120 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,640–$10,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
101 Taylor Ave N #1778A, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,680–$5,240
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South-Lake Union apartment for rent in Seattle
1 bed
1 bath
$2,869
Apartment for rent
57m ago
Verified
224 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,260–$7,317
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$1,964
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,371–$3,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
527 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,295–$1,745
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,679–$2,887
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
219 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$1,964
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
430 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,371–$3,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1145 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,826–$4,923
Price drop
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 $2,803 per month as of July 25, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does South Lake Union rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lake Union is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $873 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 $112,000/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).