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Monthly Rent
$1,371 - $2,047
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Bedrooms
Studio - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
390 - 780 sq ft
Lightbox’s stylish apartment homes provide residents with a comfortable living experience amongst the urban energy of University District. Just north of downtown Seattle, our community grants residents easy access to a variety of shopping centers such as University Village and Bellevue Square. Our central location puts us within only a few minutes of I-5 and 520. Enjoy upscale living with a rooftop offering panoramic views of the Seattle Skyline & South Lake Union, a grilling area and fire pit at your disposal. We proudly offer studio apartments, one bedrooms, one bedrooms with dens and two bedroom options. Come see these University District apartments for yourself by scheduling an appointment today.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Furnished Units Available
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Den
- Controlled Access
- Sundeck
- Elevator
- Balcony
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 222price $1,371square feet 400availibility Mar 5
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Unit 206price $1,821square feet 572availibility Mar 4
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Unit 708price $2,047square feet 602availibility Mar 15
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Unit 222price $1,371square feet 400availibility Mar 5
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Unit 206price $1,821square feet 572availibility Mar 4
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Unit 708price $2,047square feet 602availibility Mar 15
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. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Package LockersFee charged monthly: $15/month. Charged per unit.$15 / mo
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TrashFee charged monthly: $38/month. Charged per unit.$38 / mo
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Smart Home + Internet PackageFee charged monthly: $70/month. Charged per unit.$70 / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application FeeFee charged one-time: $60. Charged per applicant.$60
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Due at Move-In
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Admin FeeFee charged one-time: $0. Charged per unit.$0
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Security DepositCharged per unit.$350 - $450
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Pet Deposit (Dog)Charged per pet.$500
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Pet Rent (Dog)Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. Charged per pet.$75 / mo
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Cats
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Pet Deposit (Cat)Charged per pet.$500
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Pet Rent (Cat)Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management. Charged per pet.$75 / mo
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Parking Garage - ReservedCharged per vehicle.$225 / mo
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Motorcycle Parking - ReservedCharged per vehicle.$75 / mo
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EV Parking - ReservedCharged per vehicle.$275 / mo
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Bike StorageFee charged monthly: $15/month. Charged per rentable item.$15 / mo
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Liability InsuranceFee charged monthly: $14/month. Charged per unit.$14 / mo
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
Lease Options
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3 - 14 Month Leases
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Short term lease
Property Information
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Built in 2014
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129 units/7 stories
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Furnished Units Available
Matterport 3D Tours
About Lightbox
Lightbox’s stylish apartment homes provide residents with a comfortable living experience amongst the urban energy of University District. Just north of downtown Seattle, our community grants residents easy access to a variety of shopping centers such as University Village and Bellevue Square. Our central location puts us within only a few minutes of I-5 and 520. Enjoy upscale living with a rooftop offering panoramic views of the Seattle Skyline & South Lake Union, a grilling area and fire pit at your disposal. We proudly offer studio apartments, one bedrooms, one bedrooms with dens and two bedroom options. Come see these University District apartments for yourself by scheduling an appointment today.
Lightbox is an apartment community located in King County and the 98105 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Resident app
- Trash and recycling chutes
- Washer and dryer
- Bi-Weekly Payment Program
- Lifestyle services powered by Amenify
- Natural on white finish package
- Build credit score with RentTrack
- Controlled access with keyless fob
- Electric car charging station
- Blonde wood plank flooring
- Home Purchase Plan
- Juliet balcony
- Moving services with Move Matcher
- USB outlet
- Deposit free with Rhino
- Pet friendly community
- 30-day lease guarantee
- Smart Home + Internet Package
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Fitness Center
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Sundeck
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
High Speed Internet Access
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliances
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Smoke Free
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
- Den
- Balcony
The University District, affectionately dubbed the U District, is home to the preeminent University of Washington. Lending historic architecture and blooming cherry blossoms in the spring, the University of Washington contains a range of gardens, galleries, and theaters in addition to sports complexes and a medical center.
Should you choose to rent in the U District, you will have the opportunity to bike the Burke-Gilman trail, kayak Union and Portage Bays, savor cocktails and a film at Sundance Cinemas, swing by the Saturday Farmers Market, celebrate touchdowns at Husky Stadium, check out the independent restaurants and funky shops along the Ave, and attend the annual U District StreetFair.
The U District sits about five miles north of Downtown Seattle, with convenience to Green Lake Park, Woodland Park Zoo, the Fremont Troll, and Gas Works Park.
Learn more about living in University DistrictCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| University District | Seattle, WA | |
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| Studio | $1,336 | $1,486 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,769 | $2,079 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,221 | $2,778 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,731 | $3,808 |
- Package Service
- Controlled Access
- Furnished Units Available
- Recycling
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Storage Space
- Sundeck
- Fitness Center
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Resident app
- Trash and recycling chutes
- Washer and dryer
- Bi-Weekly Payment Program
- Lifestyle services powered by Amenify
- Natural on white finish package
- Build credit score with RentTrack
- Controlled access with keyless fob
- Electric car charging station
- Blonde wood plank flooring
- Home Purchase Plan
- Juliet balcony
- Moving services with Move Matcher
- USB outlet
- Deposit free with Rhino
- Pet friendly community
- 30-day lease guarantee
- Smart Home + Internet Package
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Smoke Free
- Disposal
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
- Den
- Balcony
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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Transportation options available in Seattle include Roosevelt, located 1.4 miles from Lightbox. Lightbox is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 18.2 miles or 27 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 19.8 miles or 29 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 13.6 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 22.7 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 24.9 mi |
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Drive: | 47 min | 36.2 mi |
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 27 min | 18.2 mi |
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Seattle Paine Field International
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Drive: | 29 min | 19.8 mi |
Time and distance from Lightbox.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Burke Museum of Natural History
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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University of Washington Fish Collection
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
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Cowen Park
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Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi |
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Woodland Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.6 mi |
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Ravenna Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 79 min | 35.0 mi |
Lightbox Photos
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Lightbox has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
Lightbox has studios to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,371/mo. to $2,047/mo.
Yes, Lightbox welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,371 for a studio, you would need to earn about $54,840 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Lightbox is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Yes! Lightbox offers 7 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
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