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The Cairns

422 Yale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

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    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    502 - 1,015 sq ft

The Cairns
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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Controlled Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Island Kitchen
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors

About The Cairns

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. The Cairns apartments in Seattle, WA offer a lifestyle immersed in culture and surrounded by adventure. Situated between Capitol Hill and South Lake Union, our community is uniquely positioned to offer access to all the best of the city, with sweeping skyline views and a sophisticated, modern home to match. Choose from our studio, one-, or two-bedroom residences, all featuring a fully equipped kitchen that is ideal for entertaining guests. Inside each home, you’ll also find a combination of wood-style flooring and carpeting, ample storage space, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Showcasing beautiful views of the city, your Juliet-inspired balcony is perfect for an herb garden and a breath of fresh air. Around our community, you will find a host of amenities that contribute to the convenience of everyday life, such as a 24-hour fitness center, a clubhouse, and a dog park for your furry friend. Perhaps best of all is our fantastic rooftop deck, with entertaining area and sparkling city views. Just beyond our community, daily conveniences are minutes away. Whole Foods, Amazon Go, and 24-Hour Fitness, along with many nearby attractions like the Space Needle and the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) are all within easy reach. If you must travel farther, getting around the city is a breeze on the South Lake Union Streetcar and with easy access to I-5. The City of Seattle Renter's Handbook (PDF) summarizes the rental regulations and outlines the obligations and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. A paper copy is available from the Leasing Office upon request. This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website. For Rental Qualifications, please visit:

The Cairns is an apartment community located in King County and the 98109 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Seattle Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Barbecue area
  • Bike storage
  • Night Patrol
  • Online resident portal
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Rooftop terrace

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Controlled Access

  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • On-Site Retail
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Island Kitchen

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Balcony

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Location
422 Yale Ave N, Seattle,
WA 98109
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Neighborhood

“Great location” doesn’t do this lively neighborhood justice. South Lake Union resides in a pristine location on the shore of Lake Union to the north and off the coast of Elliot Bay to the west. Situated just two miles from downtown Seattle, South Lake Union offers beautiful bayside and lakeside views, a scenic cityscape, and access to everything Seattle has to offer.

Nestled directly east of the Space Needle, Seattle Children’s Museum, Museum of Pop Culture, Memorial Stadium and more, this neighborhood is bikeable and walkable to some of Seattle’s greatest attractions. Aside from its location, South Lake Union offers immense perks. Just take a trip to Lake Union Park for access to 12 acres of lakefront property with a boat launch, beautiful walkways, and the Museum of History & Industry, or experience of one its incredible local restaurants.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

South Lake Union Seattle, WA
Studio $1,964 $1,491
1 Bedroom $2,601 $2,098
2 Bedrooms $4,064 $2,822
3 Bedrooms $6,815 $3,916
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Seattle Central Comm. Coll.
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Golden Gate Univ., Seattle
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Seattle University
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Seattle Pacific University
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
The Cairns is within 18 minutes or 0.9 mile from Seattle Central Comm. Coll.. It is also near Golden Gate Univ., Seattle and Seattle University.
Schools
Lowell Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Attendance Zone
Special Education Service School
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
181 Students
Nearby
Garfield High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,642 Students
Attendance Zone
Morningside Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
90 Students
Nearby
Spruce St. School
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
106 Students
Nearby
Queen Anne Community School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
The Northwest School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
453 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Seattle include Terry & Mercer, located 0.4 mile from The Cairns. The Cairns is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 15.3 miles or 24 minutes away, and Seattle Paine Field International, located 22.8 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Terry & Mercer
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Terry & Thomas
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Westlake & Thomas
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Fairview & Campus Drive
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Lake Union Park
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Edmonds Station
Drive: 26 min 16.6 mi
Mukilteo Station
Drive: 39 min 25.7 mi
Everett Station
Drive: 39 min 27.9 mi
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 44 min 33.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
 Drive: 24 min 15.3 mi
Seattle Paine Field International
 Drive: 33 min 22.8 mi
Getting Around
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Cairns.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Lake Union Piers
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Melrose Market
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Harvard Mansion
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
The Cairns has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Cascade Playground
 Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Denny Park
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Freeway Park
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Volunteer Park
 Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
The Cairns has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Cascade Playground, Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center, and Denny Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Swedish Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
The Cairns has 3 hospitals within 1.4 miles, the nearest is Virginia Mason Medical Center which is 1.0 miles away and a 19 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Lawton Military Reserve
Drive: 19 min 6.1 mi
Keyport Naval Reservation
Drive: 84 min 38.0 mi
East Park Naval Reserve
Drive: 90 min 67.7 mi
The Cairns has 3 military bases within 67.7 miles, the nearest is Fort Lawton Military Reserve which is 6.1 miles away and a 19 minute drive.

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