Living in South Lake Union Seattle

South Lake Union Apartments for Rent

South Lake Union is the 6th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle with 4,054 residents.

South Lake Union has excellent public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Westlake, Belltown, Downtown, East Queen Anne, First Hill, Eastlake and Lower Queen Anne.

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South Lake Union is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Walk Score Map

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The Center for Wooden Boats

Lake Union Park

Daily errands do not require a car in South Lake Union Seattle.

South Lake Union is the 6th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle with a Walk Score of 94.

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South Lake Union Neighborhood Ranking

Compare South Lake Union to other Seattle neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
4	First Hill	98	98	79	9,294
5	Pioneer Square	97	100	78	4,159
6	South Lake Union	94	85	80	4,054
7	Yesler Terrace	94	98	79	4,126
8	University District	93	81	87	26,712

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 345 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in South Lake Union.

People in South Lake Union can walk to an average of 13 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for The Center for Wooden Boats One of the treasured places in Seattle, the Center of Wooden Boats has collections of historical wooden boots. The two charming floating boathouses are a museum preserving the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest area of the United State.

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South Lake Union has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find South Lake Union Seattle apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

South Lake Union has excellent public transportation and about 16 bus and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from South Lake Union on public transit.

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Cascade Playground

South Lake Union is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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Lake Union Park

The Center for Wooden Boats

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Lake Union Park

The Center for Wooden Boats

thumbnail for Lake Union Park Beautifully designed pedestrian bridge as part of South Lake Union Park.

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The Center for Wooden Boats

Moss Bay

Chandler's Cove

thumbnail for Lake Union Park Tables with chairs and sunshades, sprinkler fountain and large grassy areas. Run down fun water feature to cool off on a hot day. Watch out for goose poop!