What is the average apartment size in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

The average size for a South Lake Union, Seattle, WA apartment is 737 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Lake Union?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in South Lake Union is $2,718 per month, a 0.01% decrease from last years average of $2,718.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in South Lake Union?

In South Lake Union, studios rent for $2,031 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,526 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,812 per month.

What is the average apartment size in South Lake Union?

The typical apartment in South Lake Union offers about 737 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in South Lake Union?

Studio apartments in South Lake Union average 550 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 679 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,073 sq. ft.

South Lake Union, Seattle, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Lake Union?

The typical rent budget in South Lake Union ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 33% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Lake Union?

In South Lake Union, 79% of households rent while 21% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Lake Union is $2,718, a 0.01% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,718.

Studio Apartments at $2,031 offer the most budget-friendly option with 550 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 679 square feet for $2,526, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,812 offer 1,073 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,718	737 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,031	550 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,526	679 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,812	1,073 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

South Lake Union, Seattle, WA rent trends

Rental prices in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA have decreased by 0.01% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,718 to $2,718.

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

The largest share of rentals in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA (33%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA?

4,482 or 79% of the households in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA are renter-occupied while 1,222 or 21% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in South Lake Union?

Mount Baker $1,325/month

Loyal Heights $1,598/month

Wedgwood $1,608/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,226/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in South Lake Union?

Ravenna $2,763/month

Belltown $2,834/month

Seattle Central Business District $3,078/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Seattle, WA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Seattle Central Business District	$3,078
Belltown	$2,834
Ravenna	$2,763
South Lake Union	$2,718
Pike Market	$2,715
Central Waterfront	$2,641
Pioneer Square	$2,580
Westlake	$2,555
Green Lake	$2,532
East Queen Anne	$2,464
Crown Hill	$2,425
Wallingford	$2,362
Fremont	$2,348
South Delridge	$2,279
Columbia City	$2,235
Lower Queen Anne	$2,228
North Admiral	$2,218
First Hill	$2,188
North City	$2,187
Ballard	$2,183
Atlantic	$2,183
Madison Park	$2,174
Genesee	$2,174
Hillwood	$2,171
North Queen Anne	$2,153
West Woodland	$2,138
Maple Leaf	$2,128
West Queen Anne	$2,116
Parkwood	$2,108
Meridian Park	$2,093
University District	$2,087
Stevens	$2,085
Broadway	$2,082
Minor	$2,082
Fairmount Park	$2,079
Roxhill	$2,077
Yesler Terrace	$2,073
North Delridge	$2,061
Echo Lake	$2,061
Greenwood	$2,046
Roosevelt	$2,037
Eastlake	$2,034
Haller Lake	$2,023
Junction	$2,006
North College Park	$1,966
Interbay	$1,956
Portage Bay	$1,947
High Point	$1,934
Whittier Heights	$1,917
Pinehurst	$1,889
North Beacon Hill	$1,873
Mann	$1,835
Central Des Moines	$1,786
Brighton	$1,771
Richmond Highlands	$1,770
Broadview	$1,766
Cedar Park	$1,753
Olympic Hills	$1,745
International District	$1,738
Bitter Lake	$1,697
Ballinger	$1,686
Victory Heights	$1,665
South Des Moines	$1,641
Wedgwood	$1,608
Loyal Heights	$1,598
Mount Baker	$1,325

Seattle | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in South Lake Union is 24% higher than in Atlantic

$2,718

South Lake Union rent is the same as Seattle average

Average Rent $2,718

$2,183

Atlantic rent is 20% lower than Seattle average

Average Rent $2,183

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Lake Union apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.