South Seattle

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South Seattle - Seattle, WA

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The sprawling region between Renton and Downtown Seattle

Dynamic Diverse Scenic Convenient Lakefront

South Seattle refers to a vast collection of communities situated between Downtown Seattle and the city of Renton. Among the many communities in South Seattle are those in the Rainier Valley, the Industrial District, Beacon Hill, and Bryn Mawr-Skyway.

While each of these communities has its own distinctive character, rentals in the area tend to be slightly more affordable than their Downtown Seattle counterparts. Rentals in South Seattle are generally convenient to Lake Washington, where recreational opportunities abound. Interstate 5 cuts directly through the region, connecting residents to Downtown Seattle as well as Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, which lies just southwest of the area.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in South Seattle is $1,438 for a studio, $1,698 for one bedroom, $2,068 for two bedrooms, and $3,372 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Seattle has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 416 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 638 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,698/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 922 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,068/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,194 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,372/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Pritchard Island Beach
  • Kubota Gardens
  • Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center
  • Seward Park
  • Lakeridge Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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