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Phinney Ridge Seattle, WA

A picturesque neighborhood in a park-like locale

Scenic Lush Suburban

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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Phinney Ridge is $1,349 for a studio, $1,514 for one bedroom, $2,991 for two bedrooms, and $4,029 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phinney Ridge has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 281 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,349/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 589 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,514/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 935 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,991/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 342 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,029/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Phinney Ridge

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 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

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Reviews of Phinney Ridge - Seattle, WA

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3.8 33 Reviews

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11 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Seattle have the best selection for restaurants and you can find everything under the sun just as you can within any major city of this caliber.

Niche User

11 years and 1 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

11 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

The area where I live mostly has small shops and stores with a few medical offices, which doesn't offer the greatest selection of places to work.

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11 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I recently moved to this area and while I do not know many of my neighbors, everyone is very friendly and welcoming. I love the vibe of the neighborhood and how much is available within walking distance.

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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 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.