Whether you're house hunting or not, it can occasionally be amusing to check out a luxury listing to see what life could be like if money wasn't a concern. So what exactly does the top of the line of Seattle's rental market look like these days — and just how select are the features one might get at these huge price points?
We combed through local listings in Seattle via rental site Zumper to determine the city's most posh listings.
Read on to see the select listings currently on the market. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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2022 Taylor Ave. North, #2022 (East Queen Anne)
First, feast your eyes on this condo situated at 2022 Taylor Ave. North, #2022, in East Queen Anne. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and it's 3,400 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a three-bedroom rental in Seattle is about $2,953/month, this home is currently priced at $7,250/month. What, precisely, makes it so steep?
In the home, you can expect hardwood floors, a fireplace, a balcony, a roof deck, a dishwasher, high ceilings, in-unit laundry, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, a walk-in closet and a sunroom. There's also outdoor space and garage parking. As grand as this rental might sound, pets are not allowed.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
1216 Ninth Ave. West (West Queen Anne)
Next, take a look at this single-family home over at 1216 Ninth Ave. West in West Queen Anne. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it encompasses 3,630 square feet. This pad is currently priced at $6,495/month.
In the unit, you can anticipate a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, high ceilings, a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, in-unit laundry, a wet bar, a deck, garage parking and outdoor space. Both cats and dogs are negotiable in this palatial house with an additional fee.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and has good transit options.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
563 Lake Washington Blvd. East (Harrison/Denny-Blaine)
And finally, there's this single-family home located at 563 Lake Washington Blvd. East in Harrison/Denny-Blaine. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 2,540 square feet in size. This home is currently listed at $5,750/month. Why so steep?
The home features a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, recessed lighting, a fireplace, deck space, garage parking, a breakfast bar, a dishwasher and outdoor space. Both cats and small dogs are welcome in this stately abode, pending additional fees and restrictions.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
