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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balconies
  • Elevator
  • Modern conveniences
  • In-unit washers/dryers
  • Modern apartment building
  • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances

Location

422 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA|Lower Queen Anne
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Management

Ballard Four Plex

Leasing office

(206) 886-1882

Property Overview

Modern Apartments is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, and location, along with modern features like private balconies, an elevator, in-unit washer/dryers, and a stainless steel appliance kitchen. It stands out for walkability, nearby transit, abundant parks and restaurants, pet-friendly nearby resources, and a high value per square foot, while also offering 17 photos and a nearby top-rated high school.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Modern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Modern Apartments 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

  • High school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

STUDIO/1BAStudio1 bath497 sqft$1,695–$1,750 /mo2 units availableFirst and Republican Apartments 422 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119 Neighborhood: Queen Anne Manager: (206) 714-3990 | Leasing Email: **** Built in 2000, this modern apartment building in Lower Queen Anne has been updated with modern conveniences. Just blocks from Queen Anne Avenue’s shopping, dining, and nightlife, it offers an ideal urban home. Enjoy a short walk to Seattle Center, the iconic Space Needle, the new hockey arena, and world-class cultural venues like the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and local theaters. Only minutes from downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, the Elliott Bay waterfront with lively seafood restaurants and the Seattle Great Wheel. This location puts the best of the city at your doorstep. Studios, 1-Bedrooms, 2-Bedrooms Private Balconies in all units with city or water views Modern Kitchen with stainles steel appliances In-Unit Washers/Dryers Storage Elevator Secured locker in the lobby for deliveries Assigned Garage Parking Walking Score: 96 Easy access to public transportation Pets Welcome
1BD/1BA+DEN1 bed1 bath720 sqft$2,095 /mo3 units availableFirst and Republican Apartments 422 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119 Neighborhood: Queen Anne Manager: (206) 714-3990 | Leasing Email: **** Built in 2000, this modern apartment building in Lower Queen Anne has been updated with modern conveniences. Just blocks from Queen Anne Avenue’s shopping, dining, and nightlife, it offers an ideal urban home. Enjoy a short walk to Seattle Center, the iconic Space Needle, the new hockey arena, and world-class cultural venues like the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and local theaters. Only minutes from downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, the Elliott Bay waterfront with lively seafood restaurants and the Seattle Great Wheel. This location puts the best of the city at your doorstep. Studios, 1-Bedrooms, 2-Bedrooms Private Balconies in all units with city or water views Modern Kitchen with stainles steel appliances In-Unit Washers/Dryers Storage Elevator Secured locker in the lobby for deliveries Assigned Garage Parking Walking Score: 96 Easy access to public transportation Pets Welcome

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Amenities for Modern Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyHardwood Floor
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Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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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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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Property details

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About Modern Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleLower Queen Anne Modern Apartments

First and Republican Apartments 422 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA, 98119 Neighborhood: Queen Anne Manager: (206) 714-3990 | Leasing Email: **** Built in 2000, this modern apartment building in Lower Queen Anne has been updated with modern conveniences. Just blocks from Queen Anne Avenue’s shopping, dining, and nightlife, it offers an ideal urban home. Enjoy a short walk to Seattle Center, the iconic Space Needle, the new hockey arena, and world-class cultural venues like the Seattle Opera, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and local theaters. Only minutes from downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, the Elliott Bay waterfront with lively seafood restaurants and the Seattle Great Wheel. This location puts the best of the city at your doorstep. Studios, 1-Bedrooms, 2-Bedrooms Private Balconies in all units with city or water views Modern Kitchen with stainles steel appliances In-Unit Washers/Dryers Storage Elevator Secured locker in the lobby for deliveries Assigned Garage Parking Walking Score: 96 Easy access to public transportation Pets Welcome


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Modern Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Modern Apartments 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 Modern 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.
Modern 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·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.
Modern Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Modern Apartments 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.
Modern 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Modern Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Modern Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 490 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 92 parks within a mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 6 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area

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 Modern Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
More space
Studio is 290 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 65 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Lower Queen Anne

Studio apartments at Modern Apartments cost about 6% more than the average rent price for studios in Lower Queen Anne.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in Lower Queen Anne.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Lower Queen Anne
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,373
May 2026$1,384
June 2026$1,375
July 2026$1,367
August 2026$1,373
September 2026$1,393
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Queen Anne
MonthMedian Rent
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
May 2026$1,504
June 2026$1,604
July 2026$1,554
August 2026$1,517
September 2026$1,577

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near Modern Apartments

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

John Hay Elementary School

201 garfield st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A

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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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 422 1st Ave W

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.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 422 1st Ave W, Seattle

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Explore the area around 422 1st Ave W

Safeway
516 1st Ave W
PCC Community Markets
3131 Elliott Ave
Oriental Food USA Inc
715 2nd Ave W
Martin's Super Markets
3005 1st Ave
New Town Market One
2801 Western Ave

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