Betty May Apartments

221 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,550 - $1,800
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Bedrooms
Studio - 1
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
500 - 620 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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0BR/1.0BA

$1,600
Studio, 1 Bath
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
BM303
$1,600
500
Now

1BR/1.0BA

$1,550 - $1,800
1 Bed, 1 Bath
620 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
BM105
$1,650
620
Now
BM302
$1,800
600
Now
BM102
$1,550
557
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BM106
$1,650
620
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Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo, then month to month

Property Information

  • Built in 1926
  • 20 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $45

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    N/A

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • Common laundry room in basement.
  • No Amenities
  • Water/sewer/garbage/recycle at $120/month
  • You pay for electricity to Seattle Utilties.

Apartment Features

  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Intercom
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke Free

Community Features

  • Utilities Included

Map of Betty May Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Exceptionally walkable

Transit

Exceptional public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Subway

3 min Drive

Commuter Rail

7 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

8 min Drive

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

28 min Drive

SEA

Airport

Seattle Paine Field International

37 min Drive

PAE

Moving to Uptown, Seattle, WA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Betty May Apartments proximity to Queen Anne Marketplace. Queen Anne Marketplace is 0.4 miles away.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 90, Uptown is exceptional public transit. Within 17.4 miles of Betty May Apartments, you’ll find Seattle Center, Seattle, and Westlake & Mercer.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Betty May Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 0.7 miles, including Myrtle Edwards Park, Kerry Park And Viewpoint, and Seattle Children's Museum.

Airports

Living in Uptown provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 28 minutes from Betty May Apartments. Another nearby airport is Seattle Paine Field International, located 23.7 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Hay Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Queen Anne Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

McClure Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Morningside Academy

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

St Anne School

Grades PK-8

Private

Not rated

The Northwest School

Grades 6-12

Private

Not rated

Special Education Service School

Grades PK-12

Public

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Golden Gate Univ., Seattle Drive: 6 min (1.9 mi)
Seattle Pacific University Drive: 6 min (2 mi)
Seattle Central Comm. Coll. Drive: 8 min (2.4 mi)
Seattle University Drive: 10 min (2.9 mi)

About Betty May Apartments

Circa 1926 Building
Hardwood floors throughout all 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor units
Some Vintage Kitchens some Updated with granite counter tops and new Cabinets
Each unit on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors boasts at least one 8ft by 4ft storm rated window for
… excellent natural light year round
Dedicated dining area for a kitchen table or in home office set up in all units
Radiant heat in all units allows for increased heat in the winter without increased utility bills
RapidRide D Line picks up outside for downtown/Northgate access
Route 32 northbound picks up (and drops off) outside for easy bus rides to Magnolia/Fremont/GreenLake/UW
Additional assigned storage included at no cost

Betty May Apartments is an apartment community in Seattle, WA

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