Living in South Lake Union Seattle

South Lake Union Apartments for Rent

South Lake Union is the 5th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle with 4,054 residents.

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

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

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South Lake Union is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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

South Lake Union is the 5th 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
3	First Hill	98	98	79	9,294
4	Pioneer Square	97	100	78	4,159
5	South Lake Union	94	85	80	4,054
6	Yesler Terrace	94	98	79	4,126
7	University District	93	82	87	26,712

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 398 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in South Lake Union.

People in South Lake Union can walk to an average of 16 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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South Lake Union is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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