Seattle/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 05, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in the University District, Seattle1415 N.E. 52nd St. | Photo: Zumper

University District is very walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in the University District look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings in the University District via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Seattle neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4732 20th Ave. NE

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $850/month, this 235-square-foot studio apartment, located at 4732 20th Ave. NE, is 20.9% less than the $1,075/month median rent for a studio in the University District.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry. Pets are not permitted. Be prepared for a $45 application fee and a $500 security deposit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1120 N.E. 43rd St.

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Here's a studio apartment at 1120 N.E. 43rd St., which, at 316 square feet, is going for $1,000/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect outdoor space, on-site laundry and an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

1415 N.E. 52nd St.

Photo: Zumper

Then there's this 500-square-foot abode with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1415 N.E. 52nd St., listed at $1,210/month.

The residence includes large windows. The building offers on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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