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Sora Apartments offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.5/10, highlighted by excellent pricing, premier amenities, and a convenient location near schools, parks, transit, and everyday necessities. Professionally managed with 24/7 emergency maintenance, in-home or on-site laundry options, and thoughtful shared spaces, it supports remote work, environmentally conscious living, and an active social scene in a lively, walkable neighborhood.
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Middle school nearbyElevatorLaundry available on siteGreat for
Work-from-home
Eco living
Social life| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 241+ sqft | $1,550–$1,795 /mo | 3 units available | For a tour call/text: Camille: 206.503.5401 Fiona: 206.940.8920 I **** Mason: 206.514.2550 Special offer! 4 Weeks Free Rent! (12+ mo leases) Sora is a brand-new building of boutique apartments in the University District of Seattle. We are located a block from Lake Union and Portage Bay. Just a 10-15 minute walk to UW campus. Residents will enjoy a central and walkable location with great access to urban amenities and regionally-connected Light Rail. This unit features floor-to-ceiling windows that offers abundant natural light. With the help of acoustical engineers, the building was designed to limit sound transmission. Feel good about your housing choice with a Built Green 4-star certification (targeted) and features such as roof-top solar power generation, green-roof, and energy efficient windows and appliances. With a walk score of 92, Sora is a short walk to University Way (“The Ave”), Trader Joe’s, Safeway and multiple eating and nightlife destinations. Need to go downtown? L.A.? Sora is 10-minutes by car to downtown and 20-minutes to Sea-Tac Airport. The new U-District light rail station (open 2021) will get you downtown in 15 minutes and to Sea-Tac airport in 50-minutes. The station is a 10-minute walk from Sora. This property is close to Lebanese, Japanese, Albanian— just to name a few, plus some Seattle originals like Dick’s Drive-In and Pagliacci Pizza. All within a ten block radius. Who needs to fuss with shared laundry when you have a washer and dryer in your home? But when you want to wash bigger items, community laundry is ready for you in the laundry lounge. Sora offers bike storage and a bike station for repairs in a gated, fenced and controlled access building with key-pad building entry. Enjoy outdoor seating, BB area and views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. Take advantage of three private study booths located in the lobby with complimentary wi-fi. Rent: $1,550/mo Security Deposit: $1,550 WSG: Based on community consumption billing (RUBs): Average pricing per month for WSG is $105/mo. These costs are meant to be an estimate and not exact, as charges will fluctuate based on community usage a times of the year. Internet: $20/mo Renter's Insurance (Required): $14/mo or provide your own OFF-SITE GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE NEARBY: $175/MO NO PETS ALLOWED This MFTE Community is professionally managed by Peak Living Property Services and offers professional 24/7 emergency maintenance. For other vacancies and information, visit https www peaklivingps com availability We do not accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports as defined by and pursuant to RCW 59.18. Equal Housing Opportunity. Income verification must be provided showing a gross monthly income of 3x the monthly rent, a minimum credit score of 650, and no history of rental eviction. |
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Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Bathtub Shower Combo |
| Floor-To-Ceiling Windows | Furnished |
| In Unit W/D | Modern Design |
| Private Balcony | Private Study Area |
| W/D in Unit |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
Building
| Bike Storage | Controlled Access |
| Controlled Access Building | Elevator |
| New Construction | Onsite Laundry |
| Residents Lounge | Roof Deck |
| Shared Laundry Room |
Grounds
| Community BBQ | Outdoor Space |
| Storage |
Services
| Parcel Room |
Neighborhood
| Close to Light Rail | Nearby Shopping |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
No pets allowed.
Questions about this property’s policies and fees?
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For a tour call/text: Camille: 206.503.5401 Fiona: 206.940.8920 I **** Mason: 206.514.2550 Special offer! 4 Weeks Free Rent! (12+ mo leases) Sora is a brand-new building of boutique apartments in the University District of Seattle. We are located a block from Lake Union and Portage Bay. Just a 10-15 minute walk to UW campus. Residents will enjoy a central and walkable location with great access to urban amenities and regionally-connected Light Rail. This unit features floor-to-ceiling windows that offers abundant natural light. With the help of acoustical engineers, the building was designed to limit sound transmission. Feel good about your housing choice with a Built Green 4-star certification (targeted) and features such as roof-top solar power generation, green-roof, and energy efficient windows and appliances. With a walk score of 92, Sora is a short walk to University Way (“The Ave”), Trader Joe’s, Safeway and multiple eating and nightlife destinations. Need to go downtown? L.A.? Sora is 10-minutes by car to downtown and 20-minutes to Sea-Tac Airport. The new U-District light rail station (open 2021) will get you downtown in 15 minutes and to Sea-Tac airport in 50-minutes. The station is a 10-minute walk from Sora. This property is close to Lebanese, Japanese, Albanian— just to name a few, plus some Seattle originals like Dick’s Drive-In and Pagliacci Pizza. All within a ten block radius. Who needs to fuss with shared laundry when you have a washer and dryer in your home? But when you want to wash bigger items, community laundry is ready for you in the laundry lounge. Sora offers bike storage and a bike station for repairs in a gated, fenced and controlled access building with key-pad building entry. Enjoy outdoor seating, BB area and views of downtown Seattle and Mount Rainier. Take advantage of three private study booths located in the lobby with complimentary wi-fi. Rent: $1,550/mo Security Deposit: $1,550 WSG: Based on community consumption billing (RUBs): Average pricing per month for WSG is $105/mo. These costs are meant to be an estimate and not exact, as charges will fluctuate based on community usage a times of the year. Internet: $20/mo Renter's Insurance (Required): $14/mo or provide your own OFF-SITE GARAGE PARKING AVAILABLE NEARBY: $175/MO NO PETS ALLOWED This MFTE Community is professionally managed by Peak Living Property Services and offers professional 24/7 emergency maintenance. For other vacancies and information, visit https www peaklivingps com availability We do not accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports as defined by and pursuant to RCW 59.18. Equal Housing Opportunity. Income verification must be provided showing a gross monthly income of 3x the monthly rent, a minimum credit score of 650, and no history of rental eviction.
How Sora Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
studio apartments at Sora Apartments cost about 24% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in University District.
| Month | Median 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 |
| Month | Median 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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