Hill Crest Apartment Homes
7524 35th Ave SW,
Seattle, WA 98126
$2,255 - $2,599
2 Beds
Area Guide
Gatewood Seattle, WA
A hill-laden, picturesque reprieve from city life
Suburban
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Urban
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Scenic
Situated in West Seattle, Gatewood is a quiet residential neighborhood known for its steep hills that afford sweeping views of Puget Sound and distant mountains. Steeped in natural beauty, Gatewood is accessible to a number of parks, including the vast Lincoln Park.
Gatewood’s tranquil atmosphere offers an escape from city congestion, while also maintaining close proximity to West Seattle’s business district as well as Downtown Seattle. Commuting and traveling from Gatewood is a breeze with access to major roadways, ferries in neighboring Fauntleroy, and Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Gatewood is $1,269 for a studio, $1,668 for one bedroom, and $2,024 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gatewood has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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321 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,269/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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698 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,668/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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897 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,024/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Gatewood
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gatewood - Seattle, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Gatewood - Seattle, WA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Gatewood - Seattle, WA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Gatewood - Seattle, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Reviews of Gatewood - Seattle, WA
Niche Reviews 
23 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
A few months ago I got my car stolen and there have been other incidents of stolen and broken into cars. I feel safe during the day but wouldn't leave stuff in my car at night.
Niche User
11 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
typical pacific northwest weather. four seasons and moderate temperatures
Niche User
11 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
a very "outdoorsy" area. lots of activities plus green spaces and wildlife everywhere.
Niche User
11 years and 2 months ago•Niche Review
minor issues here and there but nothing awful
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lincoln Park - West Seattle
- Camp Long
- Fauntleroy Park
- Emma Schmitz Park
- South Seattle Community College Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.