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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • Spacious studio
  • Laundry on site
  • Close to shops and restaurants
  • Walk to shops and restaurants

Location

617 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA|Lower Queen Anne
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Management

Mercedes

Leasing office

(206) 284-5409

Property Overview

Mercedes Apartments offers strong overall value with a Zumper Expert Rating of 7.7/10, highlighted by excellent price (8/10), amenities (8/10), and an outstanding location score of 9/10 near shops, restaurants, and a highly rated high school about half a mile away. Residents can expect hardwood floors, spacious studios, convenient on-site laundry, and a transparent property description, placing it in the 84th percentile for value for money in the area.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.7
Very Good
Mercedes Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

STUDIO/1BAStudio1 bath393 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit availableLarge studio, hardwood floors. lots of light. large closets. laundry on site. Best location. walk to QA shops and restaurants.

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Amenities for Mercedes Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Mercedes Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleLower Queen Anne Mercedes Apartments

Spacious Studio, hardwood floors, laundry on site. best Location. Lower Queen Anne. Walk to shops and restaurants.


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
Mercedes Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Mercedes Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Mercedes Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Lower Queen Anne. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Mercedes Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mercedes Apartments 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 Mercedes Apartments 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.
Mercedes Apartments 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.

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 Mercedes Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Lower Queen Anne

studio apartments at Mercedes Apartments cost about 20% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower Queen Anne.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Lower Queen Anne
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,392
November 2025$1,374
December 2025$1,382
January 2026$1,352
February 2026$1,363
March 2026$1,379
April 2026$1,376
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Queen Anne
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,491
June 2024$1,437
July 2024$1,395
August 2024$1,395
September 2024$1,396
October 2024$1,485
November 2024$1,496
December 2024$1,525
January 2025$1,539
February 2025$1,514
March 2025$1,530
April 2025$1,547
May 2025$1,555
June 2025$1,580
July 2025$1,534
August 2025$1,513
September 2025$1,506
October 2025$1,516
November 2025$1,497
December 2025$1,500
January 2026$1,503
February 2026$1,526
March 2026$1,553
April 2026$1,499

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near Mercedes Apartments

John Hay Elementary School

201 garfield st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

Queen Anne Elementary School

411 boston st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A-

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

2919 1st ave west

seattle, WA, 98119

K-8Public
A-

Magnolia Elementary School

2418 24th ave w

seattle, WA, 98199

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Seattle near 617 3rd Ave W

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 617 3rd Ave W, Seattle

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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