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Highlights

  • Controlled access
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Shared laundry room
  • Extra storage spaces available
  • Garage parking available

Location

400 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119, USA|Lower Queen Anne
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Franconia

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(310) 463-2140

Property Overview

Franconia Apartments receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, both rated at 9 out of 10. The property features controlled access, on-site laundry, and garage parking, contributing to a high quality of living and convenience due to its prime location. It is particularly advantageous for those working from home, with utilities included and numerous nearby coworking spaces, ensuring an appealing lifestyle for potential renters.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Franconia Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franconia Apartments 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

  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath450 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availableProperty Information: The Franconia is located in the heart of lower Queen Anne just a few blocks from Queen Anne Ave. This is within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, the Seattle Center, bus lines, shopping and much more. It is a beautiful old world building that has been kept in mint condition. You will absolutely love the Art Deco charm and unique style this property has to offer. Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne Address: 400 W Mercer St Bedrooms/Baths: Living with Kitchen, Dining and 1 bath Parking: $175 monthly fee for secure, covered off-street parking, if available. Fees: $49 Application Fee per person: www cornellandassociates com legal-disclosure Deposit: $700 Security Deposit Utility Fee: RUBS Lease: 1-Year Lease Pets: **No pets allowed.** Description: Spacious View Studio on the 4th floor in a classic well maintained brick building. Quiet, secure building with textured walls and ceilings, new double pane windows, new carpet, huge walk in closet, free extra storage upon request. Located on major bus lines, Seattle Center, Kinnear park, amazing dining, grocery stores, close to the waterfront. Shared laundry room in building. 3 washers $1.50 per wash 3 Dryers $1.50 per dry. They are all coin operated.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Franconia Apartments

HomeApartments in SeattleLower Queen Anne Franconia Apartments

W Mercer, Seattle, WA 98119 Neighborhood: Queen Anne Manager: (310) 463-2140 | **** The Franconia is located in the heart of Lower Queen Anne, just a few blocks from Queen Anne Ave. Centrally located within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, the Seattle Center, bus lines, shopping, and much more. Franconia is a beautiful old world-building maintained and in mint condition. You will absolutely love the Art Deco charm and unique style this property has to offer. On-Site Laundry Facilities Garage Parking Available Extra Storage Spaces Available Near Public Transportation Controlled Access No Pets Walk Score 88


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Franconia Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Franconia Apartments 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 Franconia Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Franconia Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Franconia Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Franconia Apartments 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.
Franconia 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·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 Franconia Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Franconia Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 5 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 8 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 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 Franconia Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Lower Queen Anne

studio apartments at Franconia Apartments cost about 4% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lower Queen Anne.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Lower Queen Anne
Seattle
A table of studio rental data trends in Seattle
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,381
March 2024$1,393
April 2024$1,395
May 2024$1,398
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$1,353
A table of studio rental data trends in Lower Queen Anne
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,450
March 2024$1,442
April 2024$1,437
May 2024$1,491
June 2024$1,437
July 2024$1,395
August 2024$1,395
September 2024$1,396
October 2024$1,485
November 2024$1,496
December 2024$1,525
January 2025$1,539
February 2025$1,514
March 2025$1,530
April 2025$1,547
May 2025$1,555
June 2025$1,580
July 2025$1,534
August 2025$1,513
September 2025$1,506
October 2025$1,516
November 2025$1,497
December 2025$1,500
January 2026$1,518

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near Franconia Apartments

John Hay Elementary School

201 garfield st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A

Private School Services

2445 3rd av

seattle, WA, 98124

PK, K-12Public

Queen Anne Elementary School

411 boston st

seattle, WA, 98109

K-5Public
A-

Cascade Parent Partnership Program

2919 1st ave west

seattle, WA, 98119

K-8Public
A-

TOPS K-8

2500 franklin av e

seattle, WA, 98102

PK, K-8Public
A-
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Getting around Seattle near 400 W Mercer St

Walking

10/10
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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 400 W Mercer St, Seattle

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

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

Restaurants

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

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

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

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3005 1st Ave

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