Magnolia

Seattle, WA

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Magnolia - Seattle, WA

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Magnolia boasts tons of great Elliott Bay views – and a historic lighthouse!

Beach Ocean Lighthouse Mountains Transportation Peaceful Washington

Magnolia rests on a hilly peninsula in Seattle – which is largely encompassed by Discovery Park. The park’s beaches are home to numerous types of wildlife and the West Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse – which is the oldest in the area – was built in 1881, used to guide incoming ships into Elliott Bay.

Magnolia Park is another cool and peaceful green space that overlooks the Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains, and Mount Rainier. Magnolia’s business district, or “The Village,” is home to many specialty stores and family-owned businesses, plus some of Seattle’s top restaurants.

There are tons of places for great bay views in Magnolia. The Palisade Restaurant is an excellent spot for such as well as fresh seafood. Public transit bus stops are plentiful in Magnolia, with major freeways and Interstate 5 close by. Residents can travel with ease to the Space Needle, downtown Seattle, and the University of Washington.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Magnolia is $1,274 for a studio, $1,331 for one bedroom, and $1,810 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Magnolia has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 401 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,274/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 639 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,331/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,810/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

42

Some Transit

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

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Commodore Park
  • Chittenden Locks
  • Discovery Park
  • Kinnear Park
  • Kerry Park And Viewpoint

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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