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Highlights

  • Laundry room in building
  • Street parking only
  • Close to groceries, shops, restaurants

Location

1401 Ne 56th St, Seattle, WA 98105, USA|University District
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Seattle Management Services

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(206) 715-7561

Property Overview

Cowen Park Apartments is a highly rated, competitively priced community, with strong scores across overall quality, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, indicating excellent value for renters. Residents benefit from convenient access to a top-rated high school, nearby groceries, shops, and restaurants, along with in-building laundry and street parking that support everyday practicality and comfort.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
Cowen Park 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,800 /mo1 unit availableCowen Park Apartments NE 56th St. Rent: $1800 Lease: 12 Months (September 1st 2026- August 31st 2027) Utilities: $65 per person monthly Electricity: Metered and Billed Separately Pre Leasing for September 2026 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Located in Small Quiet Building Laundry Room in Building Close to Groceries, Shops, Restaurants Major Bus Lines Nearby Short Walk to UW Campus Street Parking Only Off Street parking 1 block away available for a fee Deposit: $1000 Application: $25 per person *Waived for Application

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HomeApartments in SeattleUniversity District Cowen Park Apartments

Cowen Park Apartments NE 56th St. Rent: $1800 Lease: 12 Months (September 1st 2026- August 31st 2027) Utilities: $65 per person monthly Electricity: Metered and Billed Separately Pre Leasing for September 2026 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Located in Small Quiet Building Laundry Room in Building Close to Groceries, Shops, Restaurants Major Bus Lines Nearby Short Walk to UW Campus Street Parking Only Off Street parking 1 block away available for a fee Deposit: $1000 Application: $25 per person *Waived for Application


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.
9.0
/10
Excellent
Cowen Park 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 Cowen Park 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.
Cowen Park 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, Cowen Park 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·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cowen Park Apartments 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·9A 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.
Cowen Park Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
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 Cowen Park Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

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Rent trends in University District

2-bedroom apartments at Cowen Park Apartments cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in University District.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
University District
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,396
July 2024$1,425
August 2024$1,419
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$1,379
A table of studio rental data trends in University District
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,381
July 2024$1,369
August 2024$1,365
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$1,216

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,800.
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Schools near Cowen Park Apartments

McDonald International Elementary School

144 ne 54th st

seattle, WA, 98105

K-5Public
A

Green Lake Elementary School

2400 n 65 st

seattle, WA, 98103

PK, K-5Public
B+

Thornton Creek School

7712 40th ave ne

seattle, WA, 98115

PK, K-5Public
A-

Decatur Elementary School

7711 43rd ave ne

seattle, WA, 98115

K-5Public
A

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Getting around Seattle near 1401 Ne 56th St

Walking

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

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1401 Ne 56th St, Seattle

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 1401 Ne 56th St

Cowen Park Grocery
1217 NE Ravenna Blvd
Boulevard Grocery
2007 NE Ravenna Blvd
Safeway
4732 Brooklyn Ave NE
Whole Foods Market
1026 NE 64th St
Trader Joe's
4555 Roosevelt Way NE

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