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4740 32nd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98118
$1,991 - $3,143
Studio - 2 Beds
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.
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in South Seattle is $1,457 for a studio, $1,773 for one bedroom, $2,129 for two bedrooms, and $3,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Seattle has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Studio
410 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,457/month
Average Rent
1 BR
642 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,773/month
Average Rent
2 BR
920 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,129/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,221 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,322/month
Average Rent
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.