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Portage Bay

4016 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 – University District

3.9 (1 review)

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3.9
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About Portage Bay

Discover Portage Bay in Seattle, WA. Located at 4016 8th Ave NE in Seattle, this community is convenient to everything. The leasing team will assist you in finding the perfect apartment. Choose from 1 to 2 bedroom apartments. Contact us or stop by today.

Portage Bay is an apartment community located in King County and the 98105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Gated

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Gated

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Administrative Fee
    $0
  • Amenity Fee
    $0
  • Application Fee
    $45
  • Move-In Fee
    $0
  • Other
    $0
  • Satellite Fee
    $0

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1986
  • 40 units/5 stories
Location
Property Address: 4016 8th Ave NE, Seattle,
WA 98105
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Neighborhood

The University District, affectionately dubbed the U District, is home to the preeminent University of Washington. Lending historic architecture and blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, the University of Washington contains a range of gardens, galleries, and theaters in addition to sports complexes and a medical center.

Should you choose to rent in the U District, you will have the opportunity to bike the Burke-Gilman trail, kayak Union and Portage Bays, savor cocktails and a film at Sundance Cinemas, swing by the Saturday Farmers Market, celebrate touchdowns at Husky Stadium, check out the independent restaurants and funky shops along the Ave, and attend the annual U District StreetFair.

The U District sits about five miles north of Downtown Seattle, with convenience to Green Lake Park, Woodland Park Zoo, the Fremont Troll, and Gas Works Park.

Learn more about living in University District 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 303-304 Sq Ft $695 $1,491 $6,132
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 636-639 Sq Ft $675 $2,292 $6,024
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 876-878 Sq Ft $698 $2,349 $8,056
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1081-1083 Sq Ft $1,099 $2,467 $14,385
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1325 Sq Ft $665 $1,564 $6,500
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Gated
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Surface Lot Parking $75
Assigned Covered Parking $85
Assigned Garage Parking $95
One-Time
Application Fee $45
Cat Fee $250
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of Washington
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Seattle Pacific University
Drive: 9 min 2.7 mi
North Seattle College
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Seattle Central Comm. Coll.
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Portage Bay is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from University of Washington. It is also near Seattle Pacific University and Seattle Central Comm. Coll..
Schools
Green Lake Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
328 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Grades K-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
9
Out of 10
Grades 6-8
928 Students
Attendance Zone
8
Out of 10
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,541 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
UW Early Entrance Program
Public High School
Grades 11-12
Nearby
University Child Development School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
326 Students
Nearby
Academy for Precision Learning
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-11
Nearby
Seattle Preparatory School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
718 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include U District Station, located 0.5 mile from Portage Bay. Portage Bay is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 18.5 miles or 29 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 20.1 miles or 30 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
U District Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Univ Of Washington Station
Drive: 5 min 1.3 mi
Roosevelt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Lake Union Park
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Fairview & Campus Drive
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 10 min 5.2 mi
Edmonds Station
Drive: 23 min 13.9 mi
Tukwila Station
Drive: 24 min 16.9 mi
Kent Station
Drive: 34 min 22.7 mi
Mukilteo Station
Drive: 35 min 23.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 29 min 18.5 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
 Drive: 30 min 20.1 mi

Walkability Near Portage Bay

Walker's Paradise
93
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
82
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
77
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Portage Bay.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
University District
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Mariners Square
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
University Village
Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
Portage Bay has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Burke Museum of Natural History
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
University of Washington Fish Collection
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Gas Works Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Cowen Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Interlaken Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Portage Bay has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Burke Museum of Natural History, University of Washington Fish Collection, and Gas Works Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
University of Washington Medical Center
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Seattle Children's Hospital
Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
Drive: 10 min 4.6 mi
Portage Bay has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is University of Washington Medical Center which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Lawton Military Reserve
Drive: 19 min 6.0 mi
Keyport Naval Reservation
Drive: 81 min 35.3 mi
Portage Bay is 6.0 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including Keyport Naval Reservation.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Portage Bay is in University District in the city of Seattle. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.7 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.4 miles, including Burke Museum of Natural History, University of Washington Fish Collection, and Gas Works Park.

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