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4745 40th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98116
$2,023 - $7,108
1-2 Beds
Genesee
Seattle, WA
Genesee - Seattle, WA Area Guide
A tranquil neighborhood in the heart of West Seattle
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Genesee is a uniquely shaped neighborhood wrapped around West Seattle’s vibrant Junction. Genesee offers residents a tranquil home environment draped in lush greenery. The neighborhood is largely residential, providing a wide variety of modern apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent with spectacular views thanks to Genesee’s hilly topography.
Although Genesee itself is mostly residential, the community is convenient to Junction’s many diverse eateries, independent shops, and specialty services, which are strewn along California Avenue Southwest. Genesee is also just a short drive away from the Industrial District and Downtown Seattle, as well as beautiful outdoor venues like Alki Beach Park and Lincoln Park.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Genesee is $1,660 for a studio, $2,099 for one bedroom, and $3,204 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Genesee has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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503 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,660/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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679 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,099/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,204/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Genesee - Seattle, WA is for everyday living.
Walker's Paradise
95
/ 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
52
/ 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
63
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Belvedere Viewpoint
- Schmitz Preserve Park
- Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
- Emma Schmitz Park
- Camp Long
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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 February 2026.