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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Gas fireplace
- Air-conditioning
- No smoking
- Spacious top-floor studio
Location
400 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, USA|Leschi
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Property Overview
Blue Dolphin exhibits strong overall performance with a Zumper expert rating of 8.5, reflecting its appeal as a rental option. The property excels in amenities, with a perfect score of 10, and a competitive price rating of 9, ensuring great value for its features. Notably, it is conveniently located near a top-rated elementary school and provides ample visuals through 22 detailed photos, highlighting its transparency and trustworthiness.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Fireplace
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 640 sqft | $2,095 /mo | 1 unit available | RARE VACANCY! The Blue Dolphin is offering a top-floor, corner, ONE BEDROOM apartment home with gorgeous VIEWS of Lake Washington! Spacious and bright apartment with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, dishwasher, microwave, stack washer/ dryer, and air conditioner. The Blue Dolphin building overlooks Lake Washington and has a beautiful lawn that rolls down to 120’ of lakefront. Enjoy the incredible views of the lake, the Bellevue skyline, and the Cascades. We offer a BBQ area and a large dock from which you can swim or sun. We also offer boat moorage with slips available for rental. We are located just one block south of Leschi’s wonderful restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery store, and we are just a 7-minute drive to downtown Seattle. RENT: $2095 per month TO VIEW: Please call/ text Lori at (206)617-8472, or email **** $900 Security Deposit Last Month Rent Deposit required No Smoking/ No Pets Tenant pays own utilities **Photos might not be of exact unit available, but do represent the general look of units at this property |
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Amenities for Blue Dolphin
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Fireplace |
| Gas Fireplace | Tenant Pays All Utilities |
| Top Floor Unit |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stack Washer/Dryer |
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
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 21 |
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About Blue Dolphin
RARE VACANCY! The Blue Dolphin is offering a top-floor, corner, ONE BEDROOM apartment home with gorgeous VIEWS of Lake Washington! Spacious and bright apartment with hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, dishwasher, microwave, stack washer/ dryer, and air conditioner. The Blue Dolphin building overlooks Lake Washington and has a beautiful lawn that rolls down to 120’ of lakefront. Enjoy the incredible views of the lake, the Bellevue skyline, and the Cascades. We offer a BBQ area and a large dock from which you can swim or sun. We also offer boat moorage with slips available for rental. We are located just one block south of Leschi’s wonderful restaurants, coffee shops, and grocery store, and we are just a 7-minute drive to downtown Seattle. RENT: $2095 per month TO VIEW: Please call/ text Lori at (206)617-8472, or email **** $900 Security Deposit Last Month Rent Deposit required No Smoking/ No Pets Tenant pays own utilities **Photos might not be of exact unit available, but do represent the general look of units at this property
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.
7.9
/10
Very GoodBlue Dolphin is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, Blue Dolphin has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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.
Blue Dolphin 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—in-unit laundry—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.
Blue Dolphin 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 Blue Dolphin 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.
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 Blue Dolphin compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- Studio is 162 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Leschi
1-bedroom apartments at Blue Dolphin cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Leschi.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Leschi
Seattle
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,850 |
| March 2024 | $1,905 |
| April 2024 | $1,892 |
| May 2024 | $1,917 |
| June 2024 | $1,932 |
| July 2024 | $1,984 |
| August 2024 | $1,988 |
| September 2024 | $1,962 |
| 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 | $1,906 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,913 |
| March 2024 | $1,962 |
| June 2024 | $2,100 |
| August 2024 | $2,300 |
| September 2024 | $2,221 |
| October 2024 | $2,062 |
| November 2024 | $2,145 |
| December 2024 | $2,098 |
| January 2025 | $2,145 |
| February 2025 | $2,287 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2025 | $1,987 |
| May 2025 | $1,899 |
| September 2025 | $2,034 |
| October 2025 | $2,048 |
| November 2025 | $2,163 |
| December 2025 | $2,148 |
| January 2026 | $2,175 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Blue Dolphin
Leschi Elementary School
135 32 av
seattle, WA, 98122
K-5Public
B-
Private School Services
2445 3rd av
seattle, WA, 98124
PK, K-12Public
Orca K-8 School
5215 46 ave s
seattle, WA, 98118
K-8Public
B
TOPS K-8
2500 franklin av e
seattle, WA, 98102
PK, K-8Public
A-
Queen Anne Elementary School
411 boston st
seattle, WA, 98109
K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood
Leschi | Seattle, WA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Seattle near 400 Lakeside Ave S
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 400 Lakeside Ave S, Seattle
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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