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Portage Bay Flats earns a strong overall impression with an excellent Zumper Expert Rating, standout price, amenities, location, and quality scores, plus solid trustworthiness. It also offers useful features like Wi‑Fi, a rooftop deck, storage lockers, closet space, and new appliances, while the large photo gallery, nearby middle school, and pet-friendly surroundings add to its appeal.
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Pet owners| Studio MFTE | Studio | 1 bath | 305 sqft | $999–$1,095 /mo | 2 units available | Welcome to Portage Bay Flats, a cozy apartment in the heart of it all! We offer studios and lofted apartments with an in-unit bathroom, closet space, fridge, microwave, and a cooktop. These newly built studios feature large double-pane windows shining natural light, vinyl hardwood flooring, and new appliances. Our stunning rooftop deck has mountain, water, and city skyline views, along with a community BBQ and rooftop enclosed study room with free Wi-Fi open to all tenants. You can use secure bike storage & storage lockers when you'd like. Situated within a short walking distance from the University of Washington, this apartment offers unparalleled convenience steps away from Trader Joe's, Target, the Ave, and more. We boast a walk score of 92, with the Burke-Gilman trail and waterfront parks just a short stroll away, making this cozy and budget-friendly space the perfect home. We are currently pre-leasing units for the upcoming school year!!! Please inquire for Late August- Early September move-ins!!! Additional Information • Security Deposit: One month's rent • $40 Application fee • Move-in costs are a security deposit and first month's rent • Utilities billed at cost, currently $104/m (additional 50% charge per tenant) • Tenant Benefit Package for $39 covers WiFi, insurance waiver, and POSITIVE credit building Optional Charges: • Dog rent: $49/m (no deposit) • Cat rent: $24/m (no deposit) Application Requirements: • 650 minimum credit score • Income must be 3 x the monthly rent • Cosigners welcome | |
| Studio W/D | Studio | 1 bath | 305 sqft | $1,095–$1,295 /mo | 10 units available | Welcome to Portage Bay Flats, a cozy apartment in the heart of it all! We offer studios and lofted apartments with an in-unit bathroom, closet space, fridge, microwave, and a cooktop. These newly built studios feature large double-pane windows shining natural light, vinyl hardwood flooring, and new appliances. Our stunning rooftop deck has mountain, water, and city skyline views, along with a community BBQ and rooftop enclosed study room with free Wi-Fi open to all tenants. You can use secure bike storage & storage lockers when you'd like. Situated within a short walking distance from the University of Washington, this apartment offers unparalleled convenience steps away from Trader Joe's, Target, the Ave, and more. We boast a walk score of 92, with the Burke-Gilman trail and waterfront parks just a short stroll away, making this cozy and budget-friendly space the perfect home. We are currently pre-leasing units for the upcoming school year!!! Please inquire for Late August- Early September move-ins!!! Additional Information • Security Deposit: $500 • $40 Application fee • Move-in costs are a security deposit and the first month's rent • MFTE - all utilities are included in the rent Market Units - utilities are billed via RUBS • Tenant Benefit Package for $39 covers WiFi, insurance waiver, and POSITIVE credit building Optional Charges: • Dog rent: $49/m (no deposit) • Cat rent: $24/m (no deposit) Application Requirements: • 650 minimum credit score • Income must be 3 x the monthly rent • Cosigners welcome | |
| Studio no W/D | Studio | 1 bath | 305 sqft | $1,095–$1,199 /mo | 3 units available | Welcome to Portage Bay Flats, a cozy apartment in the heart of it all! We offer studios and lofted apartments with an in-unit bathroom, closet space, fridge, microwave, and a cooktop. These newly built studios feature large double-pane windows shining natural light, vinyl hardwood flooring, and new appliances. Our stunning rooftop deck has mountain, water, and city skyline views, along with a community BBQ and rooftop enclosed study room with free Wi-Fi open to all tenants. You can use secure bike storage & storage lockers when you'd like. Situated within a short walking distance from the University of Washington, this apartment offers unparalleled convenience steps away from Trader Joe's, Target, the Ave, and more. We boast a walk score of 92, with the Burke-Gilman trail and waterfront parks just a short stroll away, making this cozy and budget-friendly space the perfect home. Additional Information • Security Deposit: $500 • $40 Application fee • Move-in costs are a security deposit and the first month's rent • MFTE - all utilities are included in the rent Market Units - utilities are billed via RUBS • Tenant Benefit Package for $39 covers WiFi, insurance waiver, and POSITIVE credit building Optional Charges: • Dog rent: $49/m (no deposit) • Cat rent: $24/m (no deposit) Application Requirements: • 650 minimum credit score • Income must be 3 x the monthly rent • Cosigners welcome | |
| Loft | Studio | 1 bath | 375 sqft | $1,307 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to Portage Bay Flats, a cozy apartment in the heart of it all! We offer studios and lofted apartments with an in-unit bathroom, closet space, fridge, microwave, and a cooktop. These newly built studios feature large double-pane windows shining natural light, vinyl hardwood flooring, and new appliances. Our stunning rooftop deck has mountain, water, and city skyline views, along with a community BBQ and rooftop enclosed study room with free Wi-Fi open to all tenants. You can use secure bike storage & storage lockers when you'd like. Situated within a short walking distance from the University of Washington, this apartment offers unparalleled convenience steps away from Trader Joe's, Target, the Ave, and more. We boast a walk score of 92, with the Burke-Gilman trail and waterfront parks just a short stroll away, making this cozy and budget-friendly space the perfect home. We are currently pre-leasing units for the upcoming school year!!! Please inquire for Late August- Early September move-ins!!! Additional Information: • Security Deposit: One month's rent • $40 Application fee • Move-in costs are a security deposit and the first month's rent • MFTE - all utilities are included in the rent Market Units - utilities are billed via RUBS • Tenant Benefit Package for $39 covers WiFi, insurance waiver, and POSITIVE credit building Optional Charges: • Dog rent: $49/m (no deposit) • Cat rent: $24/m (no deposit) Application Requirements: • 650 minimum credit score • Income must be 3 x the monthly rent • Cosigners welcome |
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| Heating | Loft |
| Trash | Utilities Included |
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| In-Unit Laundry | Induction Stovetop |
| Washer and Dryer |
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| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Rooftop | Sewage |
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Welcome to Portage Bay Flats, a cozy apartment in the heart of it all! We offer studios and lofted apartments with an in-unit bathroom, closet space, fridge, microwave, and a cooktop. These newly built studios feature large double-pane windows shining natural light, vinyl hardwood flooring, and new appliances. Our stunning rooftop deck has mountain, water, and city skyline views, along with a community BBQ and rooftop enclosed study room with free Wi-Fi open to all tenants. You can use secure bike storage & storage lockers when you'd like. Situated within a short walking distance from the University of Washington, this apartment offers unparalleled convenience steps away from Trader Joe's, Target, the Ave, and more. We boast a walk score of 92, with the Burke-Gilman trail and waterfront parks just a short stroll away, making this cozy and budget-friendly space the perfect home. Additional Information • Security Deposit: $500 • $50 Application fee • Move-in costs are a security deposit and the first month's rent • MFTE - all utilities are included in the rent Market Units - utilities are billed via RUBS • Tenant Benefit Package for $39 covers WiFi, insurance waiver, and POSITIVE credit building Optional Charges: • Dog rent: $45/m (no deposit) • Cat rent: $25/m (no deposit) Application Requirements: • 600 minimum credit score • Income must be 3 x the monthly rent • Cosigners welcome
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I loved living at Portage Bay. The management was always responsive and professional.
Angela Roberts
Feb 03, 2023
Lived here for a few years. A few of the average aspects of this place (all studios): very small units, no functioning kitchen (you get a sink and a microwave), no parking (unless you use the unsafe, dark road covered in needles behind the building). New management came through claiming to care about working with tenants impacted by COVID; raised rent across the board anyway. They tried lying to the city about renovating units into lofts so that they wouldn't have to declare some of them as MFTE-compatible (so they wouldn't have to price them at a lower rate). Had a few months where they couldn't figure out how to stop the building fire alarm system from going off at early hours in the morning/at night; had to evacuate multiple times into the winter night and wait for the fire department to come. Sometimes happened multiple times a night. Toss a coin every day to determine if the elevator decides to not work that day. Prepare for typical landlord behavior here and not many amenities to justify the price. One of the employees likes to scream through the halls in the summer for a solid ten minutes if there's a car in the back blocking anything, which might be justifiable if it wasn't obnoxious. Upsides? It's close to the I-5 entrance, has a great view from the roof, in-unit washer/dryer, and is close to the Burke-Gillman Trail. 1 mile from central campus and 1 mile from Gasworks.
L H
Feb 01, 2023
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How Portage Bay Flats compares to other nearby properties.
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Studio apartments at Portage Bay Flats cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studios in University District.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,418 |
| 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 | $1,373 |
| May 2026 | $1,384 |
| June 2026 | $1,375 |
| July 2026 | $1,367 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,358 |
| September 2024 | $1,258 |
| October 2024 | $1,204 |
| November 2024 | $1,226 |
| December 2024 | $1,261 |
| January 2025 | $1,277 |
| February 2025 | $1,294 |
| March 2025 | $1,275 |
| April 2025 | $1,340 |
| May 2025 | $1,358 |
| June 2025 | $1,341 |
| July 2025 | $1,297 |
| August 2025 | $1,294 |
| September 2025 | $1,290 |
| October 2025 | $1,278 |
| November 2025 | $1,254 |
| December 2025 | $1,237 |
| January 2026 | $1,291 |
| February 2026 | $1,264 |
| March 2026 | $1,272 |
| April 2026 | $1,249 |
| May 2026 | $1,229 |
| June 2026 | $1,250 |
| July 2026 | $1,203 |
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