Alki

Seattle, WA

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Alki - Seattle, WA

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A charming beachfront community in West Seattle

Coastal Picturesque Active Walkable Historic Mountain Views

Nestled alongside the Puget Sound, Alki is known for being the westernmost neighborhood in Seattle. Alki is also known for containing one of the only beaches in the city, Alki Beach, which draws residents and visitors alike, especially during the summertime, for its charming shoreline and sweeping views of Downtown Seattle’s skyline.

Alki blends a laid-back, beach-town atmosphere with an array of exciting restaurants, shops, and bars strewn along Alki Avenue. Rental options in the neighborhood include a variety of apartments, condos, and houses, many of which are within walking distance of Alki Beach Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Alki is $1,602 for a studio, $1,569 for one bedroom, $2,132 for two bedrooms, and $2,794 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alki has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 452 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,602/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,569/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 968 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,132/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,291 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,794/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Reviews of Alki - Seattle, WA

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4.2 3 Reviews

Current Resident

5 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

Fabulous mix of beach culture and old fashioned neighborliness. Great cafes such as C & P Coffee and a wonderful Sunday market.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schmitz Preserve Park
  • Alki Beach Park
  • Hamilton Viewpoint Park
  • Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
  • Emma Schmitz Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† 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 February 2025.