South Lake Union apartments for rent
Amazon's campus, the streetcar, and the lake — the shortest tech commute in Seattle.
Apartments in South Lake Union currently rent from $1,900 to $4,350 per month, with a median asking rent of $2,650. 8 homes are open now across 1 building.
- Homes available
- 8
- Asking rent
- $1,900 – $4,350
- Median asking rent
- $2,650/mo
- Buildings
- 1
- Floor plans
- 3
- Soonest move-in
- Sep 5, 2026
Asking rents for homes open now — not an average of signed leases. Updated daily from our leasing system.
Renting in South Lake Union — common questions
- How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake Union?
- Asking rents in our South Lake Union buildings run $1,900 to $4,350 per month, with a median of $2,650. That covers 8 homes open now across 1 building.
- What apartment sizes are available in South Lake Union?
- We offer studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom layouts in South Lake Union, Seattle. Availability by size changes daily — the floor plan list on this page shows what is open today.
- Are there pet-friendly apartments in South Lake Union?
- Yes. 1 of our 1 South Lake Union building accepts cats and dogs. Weight limits and monthly pet rent vary by building — each building page lists its exact policy.
- How soon can I move into an apartment in South Lake Union?
- Homes are released roughly 60 days before the move-in date. The earliest available date across our South Lake Union inventory is shown in the market summary above, and every floor plan page lists exact dates by unit.
Living in South Lake Union
South Lake Union fills the blocks between Denny Way and the south shore of Lake Union, rebuilt almost entirely in the last fifteen years.
Commute: Amazon's towers are here. The South Lake Union Streetcar connects to Westlake for Link light rail to the airport and the University District.
Daily life: Whole Foods on Westlake, the Museum of History and Industry on the water, and Lake Union Park for the weekend.
Who lives here: overwhelmingly tech, and lease timing follows the corporate calendar more than the school one.
What rent buys: new construction with full amenity floors, and a walk to work that removes the car payment entirely.