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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartments
  • Sleek finishes
  • Utilities included
  • Convenient on-site laundry
  • Stunning city views
  • Smoke-free environment

Location

1624 Boren Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA|Central Business District
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Management

Bellwether Housing

Leasing office

(564) 213-8054

Open 

Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Olive Tower earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, standout scores for price, amenities, and location, and a trustworthy property description. It also offers spacious apartments, sleek finishes, utilities included, convenient on-site laundry, and city views, while nearby transit, walkability, parks, fitness options, coworking spots, and restaurants add to its appeal.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Olive Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Olive Tower 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

  • Elevator
  • Extra storage
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Studio B - 50% AMIStudio1 bath225 sqft$1,178 /mo1 unit availableThis apartment participates in an affordable program. Income & student restrictions apply, please contact the leasing office for pricing, information and guidelines.
Studio A - 50% AMIStudio1 bath225+ sqft$1,178 /mo3 units availableThis apartment participates in an affordable program. Income & student restrictions apply, please contact the leasing office for pricing, information and guidelines.

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Amenities for Olive Tower

Apartment Amenities

CarpetHard Surface Countertops
Large Walk-in ClosetOpen Floor Plans
ViewWalk-in Closet
Window Coverings

Appliances

Electric Stove and RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKElevator
Historic BuildingOnsite Laundry

Grounds

GateSmoke Free Community
Storage

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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

Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: 100%. Security Deposit.

$475

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Terms

2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

Dog

Pet Terms

2 dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

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Building details

Property details

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About Olive Tower

HomeApartments in SeattleCentral Business District Olive Tower

Discover Olive Tower, a historic Seattle community offering comfortable, affordable living in the heart of the city. Located in the Denny Triangle at 1624 Boren Avenue, Olive Tower places you just minutes from downtown, Capitol Hill, dining, shopping, entertainment, and convenient public transportation. Choose from thoughtfully designed studio and one-bedroom apartment homes featuring open floor plans, large windows, mahogany finishes, built-in features, and generous walk-in closets. Select homes offer beautiful city views, while water, sewer, and heat are included for added convenience. As an affordable housing community operated by Bellwether Housing, Olive Tower offers income-restricted apartment homes designed to provide quality housing in a vibrant, transit-friendly Seattle neighborhood. Income and student restrictions apply and vary by apartment. Come experience the convenience of downtown Seattle living with the character of a historic community at Olive Tower.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Olive Tower is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Olive Tower 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 Olive Tower
Price·10A 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.
Olive Tower offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
Olive Tower 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—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Olive Tower 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 Olive Tower does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Olive Tower is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 1078 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Area has 212 parks and recreation options

Eco living

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

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 Olive Tower compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.1 miles away

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Rent trends in Central Business District

Studio apartments at Olive Tower cost about 47% less than the average rent price for studios in Central Business District.

Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Central Business District
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,380
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
October 2026$1,393
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,879
November 2024$2,036
December 2024$2,021
January 2025$2,112
February 2025$2,006
March 2025$2,038
April 2025$2,018
May 2025$2,021
June 2025$2,009
July 2025$2,070
August 2025$2,005
September 2025$1,903
October 2025$1,770
November 2025$1,794
December 2025$1,880
January 2026$1,956
February 2026$1,924
March 2026$1,924
April 2026$1,950
May 2026$1,991
June 2026$1,978
July 2026$1,977
August 2026$1,921
September 2026$2,126
October 2026$2,235

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,120/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,120 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,178.
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Schools near Olive Tower

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

Lowell Elementary School

1058 e mercer st

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-5Public
B

Queen Anne Elementary School

411 boston st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A-

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

2919 1st ave west

seattle, WA, 98119

K-8Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Central Business District | 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 1624 Boren Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
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

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

Points of interest for 1624 Boren Ave, Seattle

Groceries

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

Shopping

10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

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

Explore the area around 1624 Boren Ave

Pike Grocery
1023 Pike St
City Market
1722 Bellevue Ave
Pine Food Store
701 E Pine St
Han's Deli & Grocery
801 Seneca St
QFC
1401 Broadway

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