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  3. Building Photo - Vermont Inn
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,000

    Vermont Inn

    2721 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
  4. Building Photo - Denny Park Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $1,100+
    1 BED
    $1,702+
    2 BEDS
    $1,357+
    3 BEDS
    $1,575+

    Denny Park Apartments

    230 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
  5. Building Photo - Edwards on Fifth
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,195

    Edwards on Fifth

    2613-2619 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
  12. Building Photo - Nordic Veda
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,350
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350 - $1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,395

    Nordic Veda

    308 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98102
    (425) 728-2994
  14. Building Photo - Oleta
    STUDIO
    $1,375+
    1 BED
    $1,473+

    Oleta

    1816 Bellevue Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
  16. Building Photo - Noda
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,400+
    1 BED
    $2,275+

    Noda

    1820 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
  20. The Waverly apartments — community photo - The Waverly
    $551 Off
    Price Drop. $551 Off
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    STUDIO
    $2,067+
    1 BED
    $1,554+
    2 BEDS
    $3,553+
    3 BEDS
    $7,960+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,464 - $9,280
    Required Monthly Fees$90
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,554 - $9,370

    The Waverly

    210 8th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
    (206) 590-7507
  22. Building Photo - The Local 418
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,495

    The Local 418

    418 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  25. Building Photo - Clark
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    STUDIO
    $1,495

    Clark

    408 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
  35. Building Photo - Red Lion
    1 BED
    $1,595

    Red Lion

    328 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
  38. Building Photo - Chroma
    $520 Off
    Price Drop. $520 Off
    1 BED
    $1,650+
    2 BEDS
    $2,675+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,607 - $5,195
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $5,238

    Chroma

    1212 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
    (206) 202-5450
  39. Building Photo - The Cairns
    STUDIO
    $1,637

    The Cairns

    422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
  41. Building Photo - Belroy
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,650+
    1 BED
    $2,295+

    Belroy

    703 Bellevue Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
    (206) 309-8957
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Cheap Apartments in South Lake Union Neighborhood in Seattle, WA

When looking for cheap apartments in South Lake Union, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in South Lake Union.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 165 cheap apartments available in South Lake Union, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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