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John Winthrop Apartments

1020 Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98101

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    Call for Rent

  • Bedrooms

    Studio bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    480 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Views

Pricing & Floor Plans

A6
Call for Rent Studio 1 Bath 480 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 204
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 480
    availibility May 7
A6
Call for Rent Studio 1 Bath 480 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 204
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 480
    availibility May 7
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $50

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Heat

Property Information

  • Built in 1923
  • 79 units/5 stories

About John Winthrop Apartments

John Winthrop Apartments is a pet-friendly, historic apartment community located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington near Virginia Mason, I-5 and Downtown. We offer classic studio and 1-bedroom apartments for rent. John Winthrop Apartments is filled with old world charm. Our apartments offer many historic touches, including beautiful hardwood floors in select units, period wood-style doors, walk-in closets, as well as vintage mosaic tile flooring in the baths, intercom-controlled access, an on-site laundry room and a resident lounge area. Situated between Downtown, Capitol Hill and the Central District, John Winthrop Apartments is at the epicenter of the city. Medical professionals can walk to Harborview, Swedish Hospital and Virginia Mason, while students are steps away from Seattle University. A straight shot along Boren Avenue delivers residents to top tech employers like Amazon in South Lake Union, while easy access to I-5, the First Hill Streetcar and the light rail make any commute around Puget Sound a breeze. Contact us today to see what's available! Call us at: Email us at: Or stop by during our business hours: 1020 Seneca St, Seattle, WA 98101

John Winthrop Apartments is an apartment community located in King County and the 98101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • High-speed internet access
  • On-site laundry facility
  • Electronic parcel locker system
  • Hardwood floors in select units
  • Lounging area with television
  • Renovated apartments available
  • Intercom-controlled access
  • Vintage mosaic tile flooring in the baths
  • Resident lounge area
  • Smoke-free apartments
  • Crown moldings and period-style wood doors
  • Courtyard with a grill

Contact

Language: English
Open 9am - 6pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

Recycling

Grill

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Composting
  • Public Transportation
  • Lounge
  • Vintage Building
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

Crown Molding

Tile Floors

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Framed Mirrors

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
Location
1020 Seneca St, Seattle,
WA 98101
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Neighborhood

Located in Downtown Seattle, First Hill is the city’s first neighborhood. The historic neighborhood is also known as “Pill Hill” for its abundance of medical and research institutions, such as Swedish Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center. First Hill is also home to Seattle University and the famed Frye Art Museum. Defined by steep hills, First Hills juxtaposes the old and new with historic brick apartment buildings, modern high-rise apartments, and charming houses. First Hill is extremely walkable and there are a variety of shops and restaurants in the neighborhood for residents to enjoy. Living in First Hill also places resident minutes from some of the city’s most popular hotspots like Capitol Hill, the International District, and Lower Queen Anne, home of the iconic Space Needle. First Hill has several rail stations and Interstate 5 runs on the western edge of the neighborhood making traveling through downtown easy.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

First Hill Seattle, WA
Studio $1,529 $1,488
1 Bedroom $2,157 $2,082
2 Bedrooms $3,206 $2,805
3 Bedrooms $4,632 $3,830
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Recycling
  • Online Services
  • Composting
  • Public Transportation
  • Lounge
  • Vintage Building
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • High-speed internet access
  • On-site laundry facility
  • Electronic parcel locker system
  • Hardwood floors in select units
  • Lounging area with television
  • Renovated apartments available
  • Intercom-controlled access
  • Vintage mosaic tile flooring in the baths
  • Resident lounge area
  • Smoke-free apartments
  • Crown moldings and period-style wood doors
  • Courtyard with a grill
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Coverings
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $35
Dog Rent $35
Utilities Included
Heat Included
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
206-222-6237
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Seattle Central Comm. Coll.
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Golden Gate Univ., Seattle
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Seattle University
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Seattle Pacific University
Drive: 11 min 4.0 mi
John Winthrop Apartments is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Seattle Central Comm. Coll.. It is also near Golden Gate Univ., Seattle and Seattle University.
Schools
Special Education Service School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
181 Students
Nearby
Seattle Classical Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
St Joseph School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
546 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Seattle Academy
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
816 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Private Middle School
Grades 6-8
108 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
O'dea High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
500 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Holy Names Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
614 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include Broadway & Marion, located 0.4 mile from John Winthrop Apartments. John Winthrop Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 14.6 miles or 24 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 23.4 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Broadway & Marion
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Broadway & Pike-Pine
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Symphony
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Westlake Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Westlake
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Edmonds Station
Drive: 27 min 17.1 mi
Mukilteo Station
Drive: 39 min 26.2 mi
Everett Station
Drive: 39 min 28.4 mi
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 43 min 32.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 24 min 14.6 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
 Drive: 34 min 23.4 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
63 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from John Winthrop Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1000 Madison
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Melrose Market
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Harvard Market
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
John Winthrop Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Freeway Park
 Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Cascade Playground
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Waterfall Garden Park
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Klondike Gold Rush NHP
 Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Seattle Aquarium
 Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
John Winthrop Apartments has 5 parks within 1.1 miles, including Freeway Park, Seattle Aquarium, and Cascade Playground.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
Swedish Medical Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Harborview Medical Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
John Winthrop Apartments has 3 hospitals within 0.6 mile, the nearest is Virginia Mason Medical Center which is 0.1 mile away and a 1 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Lawton Military Reserve
Drive: 21 min 6.7 mi
East Park Naval Reserve
Drive: 90 min 67.0 mi
John Winthrop Apartments is 6.7 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including East Park Naval Reserve.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does John Winthrop Apartments have in-unit laundry?

While John Winthrop Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at John Winthrop Apartments?

John Winthrop Apartments includes heat in rent. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.

Is parking available at John Winthrop Apartments?

Parking is not available at John Winthrop Apartments. Contact this property to explore nearby options.

Is John Winthrop Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, John Winthrop Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

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