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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Large windows
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Spacious and charming studio
  • High ceilings

Location

821 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA|First Hill
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Management

Ascona Seattle LLC

Leasing office

(206) 478-0565

Property Overview

Envoy features large windows, hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and a spacious, charming studio layout. Its nearest grocery store is 4.7540174 miles away, and the property’s overall impression is shaped by these standout interior features.

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, Envoy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Envoy 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

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  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath324 sqft$1,165 /mo1 unit availableThis is a spacious and charming studio! This unit has hardwood floors throughout with high ceilings and large windows bringing in a Seattle Sound breeze and great light. This unit has a full kitchen and bath, keeping all the comforts of home. These don't stay on the market long due to its close proximity to everything First Hill has to offer! The Envoy Apartments are in a historical brick corner lot, in the heart of First Hill, off Marion and 9th Ave. The property is a short walk from Downtown, Broadway and the fun and busy Pike/Pine corridors, peppered with restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. The Link Light Rail is blocks away from Envoy, as well as City Wide bus access and easy commuter access to I-5 and I-90, making getting around the city a breeze!
0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath380 sqft$1,165 /mo1 unit availableThis is a spacious and charming studio! This unit has hardwood floors throughout with high ceilings and large windows bringing in a Seattle Sound breeze and great light. This unit has a full kitchen and bath, keeping all the comforts of home. These don't stay on the market long due to its close proximity to everything First Hill has to offer! The Envoy Apartments are in a historical brick corner lot, in the heart of First Hill, off Marion and 9th Ave. The property is a short walk from Downtown, Broadway and the fun and busy Pike/Pine corridors, peppered with restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. The Link Light Rail is blocks away from Envoy, as well as City Wide bus access and easy commuter access to I-5 and I-90, making getting around the city a breeze!

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Amenities for Envoy

Apartment Amenities

Freezersecuredmailbox

Appliances

OvenRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Services

Amazon Lockers

Neighborhood

Near Link LightrailParks Nearby

Other

Water, Sewer, & Garbage
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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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Envoy

HomeApartments in SeattleFirst Hill Envoy

This is a spacious and charming studio! This unit has hardwood floors throughout with high ceilings and large windows bringing in a Seattle Sound breeze and great light. This unit has a full kitchen and bath, keeping all the comforts of home. These don't stay on the market long due to its close proximity to everything First Hill has to offer! The Envoy Apartments are in a historical brick corner lot, in the heart of First Hill, off Marion and 9th Ave. The property is a short walk from Downtown, Broadway and the fun and busy Pike/Pine corridors, peppered with restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. The Link Light Rail is blocks away from Envoy, as well as City Wide bus access and easy commuter access to I-5 and I-90, making getting around the city a breeze!


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, Envoy is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Envoy 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 Envoy
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.
Envoy 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·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.
Envoy goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including amazon lockers. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Envoy 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.
Envoy 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 Envoy to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
Envoy 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.

Envoy is great for:

Pet owners

  • 8 pet grooming services nearby
  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 26 pet supply stores near the property
  • 8 pet hospitals in the area

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 1257 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 224 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • The area has transit options

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 219 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 Envoy compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in First Hill

Studio apartments at Envoy cost about 15% less than the average rent price for studios in First Hill.

Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
First Hill
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian 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
A table of studio rental data trends in First Hill
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,417
September 2024$1,348
October 2024$1,353
November 2024$1,269
December 2024$1,286
January 2025$1,296
February 2025$1,295
March 2025$1,289
April 2025$1,362
May 2025$1,341
June 2025$1,310
July 2025$1,336
August 2025$1,372
September 2025$1,398
October 2025$1,403
November 2025$1,382
December 2025$1,383
January 2026$1,294
February 2026$1,338
March 2026$1,392
April 2026$1,358
May 2026$1,337
June 2026$1,349
July 2026$1,336

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$46,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,600 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,165.
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Schools near Envoy

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

First Hill | 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 821 9th Ave

Walking

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

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 821 9th Ave, Seattle

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

10/10
Variety of cafés right on the street

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

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

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