Nice North Capitol Hill Condo a Rental Deal

1122 Broadway Ave E., near Volunteer Park

It’s weird to say that $3,500 a month in rent is a good deal, but I think it applies to a two bedroom unit in this high-end condo building on North Capitol Hill. Unit #201 in this boutique building, located in the tony Harvard Belmont Landmark District near Volunteer Park,is a spacious 2,088 square feet… Read More

Very Nice and Reasonable Rental at Mosler Lofts

Rental at 2720 3rd Ave #512

I’ve always had a condo crush on the Mosler Lofts in Belltown, with its concrete, steel and glass facade. If I didn’t own a place, I would jump at this new rental listing. Unit #512 spans 1,126 sq. ft. with one bedroom, a den and 1.75 bathroom, plus a private 500 sq. ft. deck. As… Read More

Which $5k rental would you choose?

Shiny and new at The Escala

Let’s say money is not an issue and you can spend $5,000+ a month on rent. Which of these high-end rentals would you choose: An exquisitely modern condo on the 23rd floor of the Escala or a more stately penthouse unit at the historic Seaboard building? Both units are two bedrooms and two baths spread… Read More

Reasonable One-Bedroom Condos

2301 Fairview Ave E #305

As our January Condo Market Report pointed out, the median price for Seattle condos is up more than 20% compared to a year ago.  But there are still reasonably-prices homes available on the market.  Here are several that I think would make a pretty good home or a potential investment property. I really like this… Read More

A $6,500 Rental at The Sanctuary

Rental at The Sanctuary near 16th and E. Denny

If you missed out on buying at The Sanctuary on Capitol Hill, but you still want to live in the renovated church, here’s your chance. One of the 12 contemporary residences is available for rent. But you still need plenty of money to have a prayer. We found this listing on Craigslist advertising a 2-3… Read More

A $7,000 Rental at 1521

View from the 29th floor at the 1521

We thought the Belltown rental we blogged about a few days ago cost a pretty penny at $6,000 a month. Here’s a new listing in the 1521 building on 2nd Ave that’s even higher…in floor number and rent. The owner of this two-bedroom condo (1723 sq ft)  on the 29th floor is asking for $7,000… Read More

Two Cheap Expensive Rentals

Leschi Rental 2

Yes, I meant the contradiction in the headline. The two rentals below are definitely not for the average renter at $3,750/mo and $4,650/mo. But do the numbers and they’re cheap for what you get, at least compared to buying them outright. First, a gorgeous contemporary home in Leschi with sweeping views of Lake Washington and… Read More