Phinney Ridge

Seattle, WA

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Phinney Ridge - Seattle, WA

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A picturesque neighborhood in a park-like locale

Scenic Lush Suburban Active Convenient

Many of the houses and apartments for rent in Phinney Ridge boast stunning views of Mount Rainier to the southeast and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Located just 20 minutes north of Downtown Seattle, this tree-lined neighborhood includes Woodland Park, which encompasses the famous zoo as well as tennis courts, picnic tables, barbecue pits, and paved trails for walking and jogging.

At its eastern edge, Phinney Ridge touches the shores of beautiful Green Lake, a popular spot for pedestrians, cyclists, swimmers, and sports enthusiasts alike. For serious shopping, residents drive a few minutes north to Northgate Mall. Unique local shops and restaurants line Greenwood Avenue and Phinney Ridge Avenue within the neighborhood, while vibrant neighbors like Ballard and Fremont offer even more to explore close to home.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Phinney Ridge is $1,333 for a studio, $1,488 for one bedroom, $2,995 for two bedrooms, and $4,003 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phinney Ridge has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 282 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,333/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 590 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,488/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,995/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,003/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

49

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Reviews of Phinney Ridge - Seattle, WA

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3.8 33 Reviews

Current Resident

4 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

Love Phinney Ridge. Very safe neighborhood with welcoming people. It is always amazing to see a welcoming face walking down the street. There is always someone to help you out when you need it.

Current Resident

9 years agoNiche Review

I like how green the area is, the nearby Woodland Park Zoo/ Woodland Park, family friendliness, and safety. It would be better if there was more diversity and the houses were not as expensive. Mostly nice old craftsman houses but some are ugly and modern. Very hilly and not super easy to walk places.

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

For a medium size city, the crime rate is not too bad. Mostly home robberies but violent crime is down.

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

The housing option in Seattle in terms of affordability are very slim. Housing rents have jumped and homes sales are competitive in the right neighborhoods and expensive with property taxes climbing. Seattle is no longer affordable for the middle class / working class as the housing cost take at least 1/3 - 1/2 of a single persons income at least for a desirable location. Two live cheaper than one but it still takes a chunk of your income.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodland Park Zoo
  • Woodland Park
  • Green Lake Park
  • Licton Springs Park
  • Cowen 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 November 2025.