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3116 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA 98117, USA|North Beach - Blue Ridge
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Property Overview

Golden Gardens Apartments offers a balanced mix of practical appeal and value, though no specific expert rating or pros were provided here to expand on its strengths. With the available information, it appears to be a straightforward option, but more details would be needed to assess its standout features.

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Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
Golden Gardens Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath622+ sqft$1,850–$1,895 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Golden Gardens Apartments, offering classic Ballard charm in Seattle’s desirable North Beach neighborhood. These spacious 1- and 2-bedroom homes feature bright open layouts, large windows, full kitchens with ample storage, and updated flooring in select units. Enjoy a pet-friendly, smoke-free community with off-street parking, on-site laundry, additional storage, and easy access to public transit, just moments from Golden Gardens Park, Puget Sound, and the best of Ballard dining, shopping, and recreation. Community Features • Off-street resident parking • On-site laundry facilities • Additional resident storage available • Pet-friendly community • Smoke-free community Apartment Features • Spacious 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans • Large windows with abundant natural light • Full kitchen with ample cabinet storage • Dining area in select homes • Generous closet space • Updated flooring in select units • Bright and open living areas • Comfortable bedroom layouts Nearby Highlights • Minutes to Golden Gardens Park and Puget Sound • Close to Shilshole Bay Marina and waterfront dining • Near Loyal Heights, Crown Hill, and Ballard Avenue shops, cafés, restaurants, and breweries • Convenient access to Safeway, Metropolitan Market, and Trader Joe’s • Easy commuting via RapidRide and Metro bus routes • Very bikeable location with access to Ballard and waterfront bike paths Cost • Application Fee: $60 • Security Deposit: $900 Hold Deposit Information: The Hold Deposit amount depends on the rent amount. • Rent of $1,600 or more: $400 Hold Deposit • Rent of $1,200 – $1,599: $350 Hold Deposit • Rent of $1199 or less: $250 Hold Deposit Ready to take a closer look? Schedule your visit now — we can’t wait to meet you! Disclaimer: Advertised photos may be of a similar unit in the building. Apartment features may vary. All applicants are encouraged to tour the property prior to lease signing to confirm unit details.

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About Golden Gardens Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleNorth Beach - Blue Ridge Golden Gardens Apartments

Welcome to Golden Gardens Apartments, offering classic Ballard charm in Seattle’s desirable North Beach neighborhood. These spacious 1- and 2-bedroom homes feature bright open layouts, large windows, full kitchens with ample storage, and updated flooring in select units. Enjoy a pet-friendly, smoke-free community with off-street parking, on-site laundry, additional storage, and easy access to public transit, just moments from Golden Gardens Park, Puget Sound, and the best of Ballard dining, shopping, and recreation. Community Features • Off-street resident parking • On-site laundry facilities • Additional resident storage available • Pet-friendly community • Smoke-free community Apartment Features • Spacious 1- and 2-bedroom floor plans • Large windows with abundant natural light • Full kitchen with ample cabinet storage • Dining area in select homes • Generous closet space • Updated flooring in select units • Bright and open living areas • Comfortable bedroom layouts Nearby Highlights • Minutes to Golden Gardens Park and Puget Sound • Close to Shilshole Bay Marina and waterfront dining • Near Loyal Heights, Crown Hill, and Ballard Avenue shops, cafés, restaurants, and breweries • Convenient access to Safeway, Metropolitan Market, and Trader Joe’s • Easy commuting via RapidRide and Metro bus routes • Very bikeable location with access to Ballard and waterfront bike paths Cost • Application Fee: $60 • Security Deposit: $900 Hold Deposit Information: The Hold Deposit amount depends on the rent amount. • Rent of $1,600 or more: $400 Hold Deposit • Rent of $1,200 – $1,599: $350 Hold Deposit • Rent of $1199 or less: $250 Hold Deposit Ready to take a closer look? Schedule your visit now — we can’t wait to meet you! Disclaimer: Advertised photos may be of a similar unit in the building. Apartment features may vary. All applicants are encouraged to tour the property prior to lease signing to confirm unit details.


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.
9.5
/10
Excellent
Golden Gardens Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Golden Gardens Apartments
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.
Golden Gardens Apartments 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Golden Gardens Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Golden Gardens 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.
Golden Gardens 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 Golden Gardens 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.
Golden Gardens 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 Golden Gardens Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 89 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in North Beach - Blue Ridge

1-bedroom apartments at Golden Gardens Apartments cost about 50% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in North Beach - Blue Ridge.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
North Beach - Blue Ridge
Seattle
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,958
October 2024$1,923
November 2024$1,919
December 2024$1,928
January 2025$1,939
February 2025$1,948
March 2025$1,929
April 2025$1,898
May 2025$1,945
June 2025$1,960
July 2025$1,962
August 2025$1,951
September 2025$1,946
October 2025$1,897
November 2025$1,895
December 2025$1,895
January 2026$1,921
February 2026$1,948
March 2026$1,959
April 2026$1,966
May 2026$1,963
June 2026$1,984
July 2026$1,956
August 2026$1,918
September 2026$1,900
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North Beach - Blue Ridge
MonthMedian Rent
November 2025$2,126
December 2025$2,353
April 2026$3,117
May 2026$3,673
June 2026$3,695

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Schools near Golden Gardens Apartments

Loyal Heights Elementary School

7735 25th ave nw

seattle, WA, 98117

K-5Public
A-

Salmon Bay K-8 School

1810 nw 65 st

seattle, WA, 98117

K-8Public
A-

Licton Springs K-8

3015 nw 68th st

seattle, WA, 98117

PK, K-8Public
B

Cascadia Elementary School

1700 n 90th st

seattle, WA, 98115

K-5Public
A

Magnolia Elementary School

2418 24th ave w

seattle, WA, 98199

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Seattle near 3116 Nw 85th St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3116 Nw 85th St, Seattle

Groceries

6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

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Safeway
8340 15th Ave NW
Grocery Outlet
8700 15th Ave NW
Baker's
6408 32nd Ave NW
EZ Deli Mart
9201 Holman Rd NW
QFC
5700 24th Ave NW

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