Montlake

Seattle, WA

Montlake - Seattle, WA

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Niche Reviews

3.5 (7 Reviews)

An upscale community in a park-like locale

Upscale • Luxurious • Coastal • Scenic • Lush • Convenient •

Nestled alongside Portage Bay and Union Bay, Montlake is an upscale Seattle neighborhood revered for its picturesque parks, close-knit community, and charming homes. Montlake is predominantly residential, offering numerous apartments and houses available for rent in addition to an overall tranquil atmosphere.

Montlake’s central locale is part of its allure, providing quick access to popular destinations like Capitol Hill, the University of Washington, and the Seattle Yacht Club. The neighborhood is highly regarded for its many local parks, as well as its convenience to outdoor venues such as the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle Japanese Garden, Volunteer Park, and Interlaken Park. Commuting from Montlake is a breeze with access to State Route 520 and Interstate 5.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Montlake is $1,396 for a studio, $1,675 for one bedroom, and $2,203 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montlake has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Studio
463 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,396/month

Average Rent

1 BR
691 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,675/month

Average Rent

2 BR
960 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,203/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Montlake - Seattle, WA

Niche Reviews

3.5 7 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review

I feel very safe most of the time in Montlake, I think it has a great youth community, and people are super friendly. It's beautiful and there are fun things to do.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

I don't enjoy stepping outside and inhaling the large amount of fumes and other air pollution. I'm not sure myself on how this can be improved, but it is something to be looked into by Public Services. There are no nearby wildlife/national parks. There are a few trails to jog or bike on, but not much, and they are very dense. I'd like to see more outdoor exercise structures as they have in California and Miami, that include the same bars used in playground structures but specifically designed for exercise.

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