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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Covered parking
  • Pet friendly community
  • Parking available

Location

12508 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle, WA 98125, USA|Lake City
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(207) 600-5465

Property Overview

City North excels with a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, reflecting its competitive pricing and exceptional amenities, rated 9 out of 10. Its prime location and trustworthiness, rated 9 and 7 respectively, ensure excellent convenience and transparency for renters. Notable features include covered parking, a pet-friendly environment, and amenities that support a work-from-home lifestyle, enhancing overall living quality.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, City North is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, City North has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

A1Studio1 bath460 sqft$1,555 /mo
A2SB URStudio1 bath560 sqft$1,680 /mo
AA10 UR1 bed1 bath710 sqft$1,740 /mo

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Amenities for City North

Apartment Amenities

Built-in Computer NookCarpet
Fauxwood Plank FlooringFreezer
High CeilingsOversized Windows
Quartz Countertops with Tile BacksplashUpgraded Lighting Package
View of Mount Rainier

Appliances

High/Vaulted CeilingMicrowave
Range/OvenRefrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

Built-In Breakfast BarBusiness Center
Cats OKConference Room
Controlled AccessDogs OK
ElevatorParcel Lockers
Residents LoungeRooftop Patio

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue
CourtyardOutdoor Space
Pet-Friendly Community

Services

On-Site MaintenanceOn-Site Management
Package ServiceProfessional Onsite Management
Virtual Walkthrough

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About City North

HomeApartments in SeattleLake City City North

City North is a Seattle Apartment located at 12508 Lake City Way NE. The property features Studio - 1 rental units available starting at $1555. Amenities include Cats Ok and Pet Friendly Community. Covered Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, City North is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, City North has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated City North
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
City North stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
City North goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, City North receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
City North is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While City North does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
City North provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

City North is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work

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 City North compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Lake City

Studio apartments at City North cost about 34% more than the average rent price for studios in Lake City.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 12% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lake City.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Lake City
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,426
December 2023$1,405
January 2024$1,395
February 2024$1,381
March 2024$1,393
April 2024$1,395
May 2024$1,398
June 2024$1,396
July 2024$1,425
August 2024$1,419
September 2024$1,398
October 2024$1,386
November 2024$1,384
December 2024$1,392
January 2025$1,395
February 2025$1,376
March 2025$1,387
April 2025$1,395
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,396
July 2025$1,396
August 2025$1,400
September 2025$1,397
October 2025$1,395
A table of studio rental data trends in Lake City
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,215
December 2023$1,219
January 2024$1,236
February 2024$1,230
March 2024$1,233
April 2024$1,258
May 2024$1,195
June 2024$1,191
July 2024$1,175
August 2024$1,205
September 2024$1,249
October 2024$1,206
November 2024$1,195
December 2024$1,198
January 2025$1,239
February 2025$1,176
March 2025$1,184
April 2025$1,164
May 2025$1,166
June 2025$1,184
July 2025$1,209
August 2025$1,201
September 2025$1,223
October 2025$1,236

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$64,700/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,700 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,617.
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Schools near City North

John Rogers Elementary School

4030 ne 109 st

seattle, WA, 98125

K-5Public
A-

Hazel Wolf K-8 STEM School

11530 12th ave ne

seattle, WA, 98125

K-8Public
A-

Thornton Creek School

7712 40th ave ne

seattle, WA, 98115

PK, K-5Public
A-

Cascadia Elementary School

1700 n 90th st

seattle, WA, 98115

K-5Public
A

Licton Springs K-8

3015 nw 68th st

seattle, WA, 98117

PK, K-8Public
B
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Getting around Seattle near 12508 Lake City Way Ne

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 12508 Lake City Way Ne, Seattle

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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