The Ballard Independent
2245 NW 56th St,
Seattle, WA 98107
$1,785 - $6,649
Studio - 2 Beds
Ballard
Seattle, WA
Ballard - Seattle, WA
Area Guide
This Seattle Neighborhood has a Lock on Cool
Hip
•
Trendy
•
Urban
•
Waterfront
•
Walkable
•
Curved along Shilshole Bay, Ballard is one of Seattle’s trendiest neighborhoods. Settled in the early 1800s, Ballard has its own identity – historic warehouses converted into lofts, shops, and breweries, the must-see Ballard Locks (if it’s salmon season, be sure to head down the fish ladder and watch the salmon trying to swim against the current through glass panels), and Golden Gardens Park.
Considered one of Seattle’s best parks, Golden Gardens park has it all – amazing views of the Olympic Mountains, beautiful beaches, hiking trails, fishing and boating areas, and even an off-leash dog park. Renting in Ballard also puts you near one of Seattle’s best farmers markets, the Ballard Farmers Market. The market is open year-round and often features live music.
Explore Ballard’s history at the Nordic Heritage Museum. The museum features permanent exhibitions that focus on the area’s Nordic roots, along with a variety of temporary exhibits. Ballard is the location of a variety of events and festivals, including the popular Seafoodfest, which began in 1974 and is held every July.
If you’re considering renting in Ballard, the neighborhood begins near the intersection of NW 85th Street and 8th Avenue NW and extends along those roads to the south and west to Shilshole Bay. Other nearby destinations include the Woodland Park Zoo, Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, Shilshole Pocket Beach, and the Shilshole Bay Marina.
Explore the Neighborhood
Ballard is filled with popular restaurants, including the Matador
The Fish Ladder is located at the Ballard Locks
Artist Paul Sorey created “Salmon Waves” in 2001
Bergen Place Park contains the “Witness Trees,” sculpted by artist Jenn Lee Dixon
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Ballard is $1,439 for a studio, $2,012 for one bedroom, $2,694 for two bedrooms, and $2,919 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ballard has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
359 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,439/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
617 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$2,012/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
899 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$2,694/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
884 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$2,919/month
Average Rent
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Woodland Park
- Chittenden Locks
- Green Lake Park
- Commodore Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
Top Apartments in Ballard
Houses for Rent in Ballard
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,444
Communities
-
949,303
Units
-
879
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
714
Communities
-
197,731
Units
-
340
Cities
AMC
-
654
Communities
-
128,618
Units
-
254
Cities
RPM
-
622
Communities
-
169,099
Units
-
243
Cities
Avenue5 Residential
-
544
Communities
-
120,883
Units
-
215
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
503
Communities
-
115,932
Units
-
255
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.