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5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL, Seattle, WA 98105, USA|University District
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Less expensive
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL, University District
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL
Blocks from UW campus and the Ave, with amenities within walking distance. Large three-bedroom apartment. Coin-op laundry. In addition to rent, the tenants pay $110/ per person for water, sewer, garbage, and electricity. Tenants pay for all other utilities directly. Security performance deposit $1500 Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis with a $300 additional refundable pet deposit. Monthly pet rent $35 per pet. Walk Score 98 Application $55 per person/adult. Renter's legal liability insurance is required and part of the Benefits Package ($30 monthly). If qualifying legal liability insurance is purchased and provided by tenant to RPA, the benefit package can be reduced to $15 monthly for reduced benefits or waived upon request. https cdn2 hubspot net hubfs 6555172 Resident-Benefits-Package-flyer pdf Request more information on the advertisement to schedule a tour or for more information. Please request to apply to see the rental criteria. You do not need to submit an application or pay any fee to see the criteria. For RPA's general rental criteria, please visit our website or follow this link: https www rentseattle com hubfs RPA-Application-Criteria pdf The unit's specific criteria will be shown when you request to apply. Onsite Laundry Parking
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5242 12th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA 98105, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.6 miles away
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.6 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | University District |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 98105 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in University District
3-bedroom apartments at 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Seattle.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
University District
Seattle
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $3,450 |
| December 2024 | $3,483 |
| January 2025 | $3,523 |
| February 2025 | $3,628 |
| March 2025 | $3,724 |
| April 2025 | $3,796 |
| May 2025 | $3,699 |
| June 2025 | $3,625 |
| July 2025 | $3,598 |
| August 2025 | $3,641 |
| September 2025 | $3,753 |
| October 2025 | $3,648 |
| November 2025 | $3,577 |
| December 2025 | $3,558 |
| January 2026 | $3,683 |
| February 2026 | $3,581 |
| March 2026 | $3,572 |
| April 2026 | $3,645 |
| May 2026 | $3,764 |
| June 2026 | $3,797 |
| July 2026 | $3,773 |
| August 2026 | $3,707 |
| September 2026 | $3,666 |
| October 2026 | $3,522 |
| November 2026 | $3,500 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,399 |
| December 2024 | $2,410 |
| January 2025 | $2,397 |
| February 2025 | $2,379 |
| March 2025 | $2,649 |
| April 2025 | $2,778 |
| May 2025 | $2,755 |
| June 2025 | $2,797 |
| July 2025 | $2,802 |
| August 2025 | $2,720 |
| September 2025 | $2,685 |
| October 2025 | $2,547 |
| November 2025 | $2,649 |
| December 2025 | $2,581 |
| January 2026 | $2,705 |
| February 2026 | $2,795 |
| March 2026 | $2,859 |
| April 2026 | $2,886 |
| May 2026 | $2,836 |
| June 2026 | $2,823 |
| July 2026 | $2,795 |
| August 2026 | $2,708 |
| September 2026 | $2,593 |
| October 2026 | $2,488 |
| November 2026 | $2,400 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$92,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $2,350 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,350 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,795 | 5 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL
McDonald International Elementary School
144 ne 54th st
seattle, WA, 98105
K-5Public
A
Green Lake Elementary School
2400 n 65 st
seattle, WA, 98103
PK, K-5Public
B+
TOPS K-8
2500 franklin av e
seattle, WA, 98102
PK, K-8Public
A-
Thornton Creek School
7712 40th ave ne
seattle, WA, 98115
PK, K-5Public
A-
Decatur Elementary School
7711 43rd ave ne
seattle, WA, 98115
K-5Public
A
Getting around Seattle near 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5242 12th Ave Ne #2ndFL, Seattle
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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