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Highlights

  • Dishwashers
  • Underground parking
  • Washer and dryers
  • High ceilings
  • All other amenities

Location

525 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA|Lower Queen Anne
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Management

Redside Partners LLC

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Leasing office

(564) 204-1590

Property Overview

525 1st West Apartments offers an exceptional living experience, highlighted by its impressive amenities, including underground parking, dishwashers, and high ceilings. With a strong Zumper expert rating of 9.6, it demonstrates a remarkable balance between price and value, coupled with a perfect location rating of 10. Additionally, the property promotes a wellness-focused lifestyle, featuring ample windows and patios for fresh air, making it a standout choice for prospective renters.

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

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 525 1st West Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Walk-in closet

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath609+ sqft$1,925–$1,950 /mo2 units availableThe 525 1st West Apartments has a spacious one bedroom apartment available August 1st! This apartment (669 sf) features: - large kitchen with built-in eating bar, - exterior patio off of the living room and bedroom, - large windows and great natural light, - good appliances, - dishwasher, - disposal, - built in microwave, - washer/dryer in the apartment, - a small den, - secure parking, - and an elevator. Conveniently located in the heart of lower QA with a Walk Score of 98(!!!), there are two grocery stores within blocks of the building, as well as various other shops, exercise studios, and restaurants. Please call Corey at (206) 972-9806, or email at **** to schedule a showing. We do allow dogs or cats. $250 off 1st Month's Rent!

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Amenities for 525 1st West Apartments

Apartment Amenities

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

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Building details

Property details

Year built2002
Units41
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About 525 1st West Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleLower Queen Anne 525 1st West Apartments

The 525 building is ideally located on Lower Queen Anne, walk out the door to multiple grocery stores, restaurants and The Uptown Cinema–to name only a few of the establishments within minutes. The 525 apartments were built in 2002 and nearly all of them have been updated in the last 10 years. Many have high ceilings and they all have washer and dryers, dishwashers and all the other amenities you would expect in a building with 41 apartments. And if you need your car, underground parking is also available.


Year Built: 2002

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.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, 525 1st West Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated 525 1st West Apartments
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.
525 1st West Apartments 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·10A 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.
525 1st West Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
525 1st West Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
525 1st West Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 525 1st West Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
525 1st West Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 525 1st West Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Lower Queen Anne

1-bedroom apartments at 525 1st West Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lower Queen Anne.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Lower Queen Anne
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,482
October 2023$1,436
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$1,399
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Queen Anne
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,554
October 2023$1,518
November 2023$1,493
December 2023$1,464
January 2024$1,495
February 2024$1,450
March 2024$1,442
April 2024$1,437
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$1,496

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $77,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,925.
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Schools near 525 1st West 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-

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Lower Queen Anne | Seattle, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Getting around Seattle near 525 1st Ave W

Walking

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

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 525 1st Ave W, Seattle

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Wide variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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