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 September 2025, the average apartment rent in Phinney Ridge is $1,356 for a studio, $1,511 for one bedroom, $2,997 for two bedrooms, and $3,974 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phinney Ridge has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 233 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,356/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 590 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,511/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,997/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 266 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,974/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 9 months agoNiche Review

I love Phinney Ridge. I grew up here, and it's been a great experience. The hill is hard to climb though.

Current Resident

8 years and 8 months agoNiche Review

Phinney Ridge is a beautiful, central location in Seattle, Washington. It provides a wide variety of restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and little clothing stores. There is a great sense of community with people out and about each and every day. It is a safe neighborhood that sleeps at night and is active during the day.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

I depends upon what sector you work in. Technology is competitive, but if you're young and have the right skills, then you can find a high paying job.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

The area has some of the best selection of outdoor activities such as skiing, cold water scuba diving, kayaking,sailing and bike trails. There are also lots of local county and state parks, fabulous national parks.

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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 September 2025.