Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
University District, Seattle, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University District
$1,575/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in University District is $1,575 per month as of June 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University District
199
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University District rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University District, Seattle, WA
Average rent prices in University District have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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
University District, Seattle, WA
Rent prices in University District vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University District is $1,595, whereas a house costs $5,600. 1-bedroom apartments in University District run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,485 |  3% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,925 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 5% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,549 | 1% | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Queen Anne | $2,300 | |
Eastlake | $1,850 | |
Green Lake | $1,824 | |
Ravenna | $2,025 | |
Roosevelt | $1,900 | |
Wallingford | $1,987 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,262 | 35% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,600 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,429 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
44%
Eastlake
Average rent
$1,850
East Queen Anne
Average rent
$2,300
Green Lake
Average rent
$1,824
Ravenna
Average rent
$2,025
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,900
Wallingford
Average rent
$1,987
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,262
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,429
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in University District, 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 University District, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University District and Eastlake by all bedroom counts and property types.
University District
19%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University District, Seattle, WA is 15% lower than the median rent in Eastlake, Seattle, WA.
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17h ago
5632 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2107 Ne 54th St, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
3 baths
$690
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5043 18th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
4 baths
$725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4729 21st Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University District house for rent in Seattle
5007 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio
3 baths
$5,600
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
5101 25th Ave Ne #1901A, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$4,890
Apartment for rent
10m ago
4218 Roosevelt Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,545–$4,898
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4726 11th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,255–$1,715
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1205 Ne 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$2,095–$3,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5204 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4322 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,735
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
1d ago
Verified
4215 9th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
4 beds
4 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,255–$1,715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
Verified
4337 15th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$1,255–$1,715
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4322 7th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$1,735
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4732 Brooklyn Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105
1 bed
1 bath
$2,299–$2,389
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
1205 Ne 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University District, Seattle, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the University District rental market.
How much is rent in University District?
The average rent in University District is $1,575 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University District?
Average rent prices in University District have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.
How does University District rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University District is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University District?
To comfortably afford rent in University District, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/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).