Portage Bay

Seattle, WA

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Portage Bay - Seattle, WA

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Portage Bay has floating homes and close proximity to a coffee roastery!

Bayfront Markets Restaurants Urban Museums Washington

Portage Bay is a unique community adjacent to Interstate 5 and encompassed with floating homes. The neighborhood sits on the Portage Bay, and includes a couple of local bistros, bakeries, parks, and food markets.

Roanoke Park is an urban green space on the south end of the neighborhood. Residents enjoy its basketball court, play area for children, and ample fruit trees. Living in Portage Bay, you’re only four miles from Pike Place Market, theaters and museums, award-winning restaurants, and the Starbucks Roastery in Seattle.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Portage Bay is $1,387 for a studio, $1,847 for one bedroom, and $2,483 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portage Bay has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 358 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,387/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 617 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,847/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 848 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,483/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

74

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

84

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Interlaken Park
  • Burke Museum of Natural History
  • University of Washington Fish Collection
  • Volunteer Park
  • Gas Works Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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