Montlake

Seattle, WA

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Montlake - Seattle, WA Area Guide

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An upscale community in a park-like locale

Upscale Luxurious Coastal Scenic Lush Convenient

Nestled alongside Portage Bay and Union Bay, Montlake is an upscale Seattle neighborhood revered for its picturesque parks, close-knit community, and charming homes. Montlake is predominantly residential, offering numerous apartments and houses available for rent in addition to an overall tranquil atmosphere.

Montlake’s central locale is part of its allure, providing quick access to popular destinations like Capitol Hill, the University of Washington, and the Seattle Yacht Club. The neighborhood is highly regarded for its many local parks, as well as its convenience to outdoor venues such as the Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle Japanese Garden, Volunteer Park, and Interlaken Park. Commuting from Montlake is a breeze with access to State Route 520 and Interstate 5.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Montlake is $1,410 for a studio, $1,713 for one bedroom, and $2,324 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Montlake has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 463 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,410/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,713/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 960 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,324/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of Montlake - Seattle, WA

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3.5 7 Reviews

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11 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

The Metro Bus service is terrible. Prices go up nearly ever two years, while the buses continue to arrive late, causing many people many problems in life. There are hardly any cost free parking, or time free parking, which is not what we need. The state does not need to suck our dollars by forcing us to pay by either Public Transportation or charged parking.

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11 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

I don't enjoy stepping outside and inhaling the large amount of fumes and other air pollution. I'm not sure myself on how this can be improved, but it is something to be looked into by Public Services. There are no nearby wildlife/national parks. There are a few trails to jog or bike on, but not much, and they are very dense. I'd like to see more outdoor exercise structures as they have in California and Miami, that include the same bars used in playground structures but specifically designed for exercise.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Interlaken Park
  • Washington Park Arboretum
  • Volunteer Park
  • Burke Museum of Natural History
  • Gas Works Park

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.