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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

233 Rentals Available
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA. 233 Rentals Available
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    A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs in the Aperture clubhouse A dining room with a table and chairs
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    206 5Th Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109
    6 Units available
    1 BED $1,762+
    A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs in the Aperture clubhouse A dining room with a table and chairs A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and window A rooftop patio with red chairs and a pool table with the Seattle Space Needle in the background
    Amenities
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Garage
    • Large Closets
    • Fitness Center
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    109 Dexter Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 Unit available
    1 BED $2,357
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    Amenities
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Dishwasher
    • Garage
    • Hardwood Floors
  • A modern living room with a grey sofa and a flat screen TV.
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    801 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,933+
  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    101 Taylor Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,145+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    34
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    1201 Mercer, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,915+
  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
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    810 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,354+
  • a living room with couches and a large screen tv
    48
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    111 Terry Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,494+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv and a balcony
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    400 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,919+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a rug
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    120 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,725
  • a dining room and living room with tables and couches
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    975 John St, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,105+
  • a living room with a white couch and a table with chairs and a television
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    1145 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,841+
  • a living room with large windows and a couch
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    1146 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,796+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a round coffee table
    5
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    1170 Republican St, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,295+
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  • a living room with a large window and a couch
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    1259 Thomas St., Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,257+
  • a living room with blue chairs and a bar
    5
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    525 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,200
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    403 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,975
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    717 Dexter Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,900
  • a living room with couches and tables and a large mosaic of the eiff
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    223 Taylor Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,299+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1212 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,721
  • a red couch in a living room with a large window
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    910 John Street, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,190+
  • A modern living room with a white sofa and a large window overlooking the city.
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    430 8Th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $1,895+
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
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    1280 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,994
  • a tall building on the side of a street
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    756 JOHN STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98109
    Income Restricted
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    912 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,290+
  • a living room with a couch a table and a television
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    905 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
    1 BED $2,306+
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South Lake Union, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA have increased by 3.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,497 to $2,591.

Check out the average rent in Seattle.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,743, while the average monthly rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is $2,591.

Average rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

$2,591/mo South Lake Union, Seattle, WA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA is around $2,591.

    What's the typical rent budget in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

    A share of 6% of apartments in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 15% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 43% of South Lake Union's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 36% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA (43%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in South Lake Union, WA

    97 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    82 /100
    Excellent Transit
    80 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 97, Transit Score®: 82, Bike Score®: 80

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

    The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,919 and $7,585.

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA on RentCafe?

    There are 98 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA were last updated on 24 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

    The average South Lake Union, Seattle, WA 1 bedroom apartment size is 698 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    South Lake Union, Seattle, WA demographics

    • 32,552Total Population
    • 15,375 Female
      17,177 Male
    • 32Median Age

    In total, South Lake Union, Seattle, WA has 32,552 residents, 15,375 women and 17,177 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Lake Union’s population is 32.

    South Lake Union, Seattle, WA households

    • 4,851 Family
      15,732 Non-family
    • 1,245 Children
      19,338 No Children
    • 20,583Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $130,845Median Household Income

    There is a total of 20,583 households in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA. Of these, 1,245 have children and 19,338 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 4,851 family households and 15,732 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Lake Union is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Lake Union equals $130,845, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,365.

    South Lake Union, Seattle, WA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, of the population in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA have no high school education, 7% went to high-school, and 10% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 44% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 34% hold a Graduate Degree.