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    Harbor Steps

    1221 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

    • Special offer! Up to 1 Month free on select homes and select lease terms! Offer valid on new leases only - Transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Aug 15, 2025]

      Applies to select units

    • Up to 1 Month free on select homes and select lease terms! Offer valid on new leases only - Transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Jul 31, 2025]
    Apartment building
    Studio-2 beds
    Pet-friendly
    Covered parking
    In-unit dryer

    What’s available

    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,037
    663 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 1

    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,058
    528 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 16

    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,097
    533 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 2

    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,180
    715 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 23

    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,252-2,592
    664 sqft

    2 units avail. now | 1 avail. Aug 13

    Price: $2,252Available: Available NowUnit: Unit NE-1607
    Price: $2,486Available: Available NowUnit: Unit NE-2207
    Price: $2,592Available: Available Aug 13 2025Unit: Unit NE-2307
    Studio, 1 ba
    $2,305
    483 sqft

    1 unit available now

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,171-2,258
    662 sqft

    1 unit avail. Aug 2 | 1 unit avail. Aug 7

    Price: $2,171Available: Available Aug 7 2025Unit: Unit SE-511
    Price: $2,258Available: Available Aug 2 2025Unit: Unit SE-811
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,201-2,337
    695 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 4 avail. Aug 5-Oct 11

    Price: $2,201Available: Available Aug 19 2025Unit: Unit SW-714
    Price: $2,214Available: Available Sep 9 2025Unit: Unit NE-803
    Price: $2,264Available: Available Aug 5 2025Unit: Unit NW-714
    Price: $2,313Available: Available NowUnit: Unit NW-314
    Price: $2,337Available: Available Oct 11 2025Unit: Unit NW-604
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,210
    662 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 5

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,252
    691 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 9

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,281
    889 sqft

    1 unit available now

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,294
    666 sqft

    1 unit available Jul 29

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,295-2,770
    695 sqft

    3 units avail. now | 3 avail. Aug 2-Aug 12

    Price: $2,295Available: Available Aug 2 2025Unit: Unit SW-1414
    Price: $2,462Available: Available Aug 12 2025Unit: Unit NE-1209
    Price: $2,700Available: Available Aug 8 2025Unit: Unit SE-1817
    Price: $2,725Available: Available NowUnit: Unit SE-2117
    Price: $2,726Available: Available NowUnit: Unit NE-2209
    Price: $2,770Available: Available NowUnit: Unit SE-2317
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,517-2,708
    778 sqft

    1 unit avail. Aug 14 | 1 unit avail. Aug 19

    Price: $2,517Available: Available Aug 14 2025Unit: Unit SE-1117
    Price: $2,708Available: Available Aug 19 2025Unit: Unit SE-1519
    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,676
    795 sqft

    1 unit available now

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $2,909
    826 sqft

    1 unit available Sep 30

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $4,091
    1,378 sqft

    1 unit available now

    1 bd, 1 ba
    $4,293
    1,354 sqft

    1 unit available Jul 30

    2 bd, 1 ba
    $3,069
    880 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 14

    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $3,473
    1,167 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 8

    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $3,561-4,187
    1,378 sqft

    1 unit avail. now | 2 avail. Aug 9-Sep 9

    Price: $3,561Available: Available NowUnit: Unit NE-901
    Price: $4,149Available: Available Aug 9 2025Unit: Unit NE-1401
    Price: $4,187Available: Available Sep 9 2025Unit: Unit NE-2101
    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $3,723
    1,076 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 26

    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $3,769
    1,206 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 20

    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $4,183
    1,065 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 2

    Special offer
    2 bd, 2 ba
    $5,275
    1,579 sqft

    1 unit available Aug 12

    Special offer

    What's special

    Clubhouse
    Get the party started
    This building features a clubhouse. Only 8% of buildings in Seattle have this amenity.
    Upgraded cabinetryHard surface flooringEnergy-efficient appliances
    Located within walking distance of theaters, museums, shopping, dining, Pike Place Market, and ferries. Located on the corner of First and everything, Harbor Steps Apartments offers a downtown living experience like no other. Fine art galleries, restaurants, shopping and nightlife are all at your doorstep. Our homes include energy-efficient appliances, upgraded cabinetry and hard surface flooring. Residents will enjoy the 24-hour concierge service, 3 fitness centers with a basketball/ volleyball court and much more. The Seattle Art Museum is right across the street and Pike Place Market is only two blocks away. Seattle University, Qwest Field, I-5, and Safeco Field are also nearby.

    Office hours

    DayOpen hours
    Mon:Closed
    Tue:10 am - 6 pm
    Wed:10 am - 6 pm
    Thu:10 am - 6 pm
    Fri:10 am - 6 pm
    Sat:10 am - 5 pm
    Sun:Closed

    Facts, features & policies

    Building Amenities

    Community Rooms
    • Business Center
    • Club House
    • Fitness Center
    • Library
    • Lounge: TV Lounge
    Fitness & sports
    • Basketball Court
    Other
    • Laundry: In Unit
    • Sauna
    • Shared: Laundry
    Outdoor common areas
    • Patio
    • Sundeck
    Security
    • Controlled Access
    • Gated Entry: Gate
    • Night Patrol
    Services & facilities
    • Elevator
    • On-Site Maintenance: On Site Maintenance
    • On-Site Management: On Site Management
    • Package Service: Package Receiving
    • Storage Space
    View description
    • View

    Unit Features

    Appliances
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Garbage Disposal: Disposal
    • Microwave Oven: Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioning
    Internet/Satellite
    • Cable TV Ready: Cable
    • High-speed Internet Ready: High Speed Internet
    Other
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Individual Climate Control
    • Large Closets
    • Patio Balcony: Balcony
    • Private Balcony
    • Window Coverings

    Policies

    Lease terms
    • Flexible terms
    Pets
    Cats
    • Allowed
    • 3 pet max
    • $50 monthly pet fee
    Dogs
    • Allowed
    • 3 pet max
    • $50 monthly pet fee
    Parking
    • covered: Cover Park
    • Garage

    Special Features

    • Availability 24 Hours
    • Concierge
    • Free Weights
    • Group Excercise
    • Spa

    Reviews

    3.5  

      

     | Aug 5, 2021

     Management


     | Aug 3, 2021

     Management


    Neighborhood: Downtown

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Walk, Transit & Bike Scores

    98 / 100
    Walker's Paradise
    100 / 100
    Rider's Paradise
    76 / 100
    Very Bikeable

    Nearby schools in Seattle

    GreatSchools rating

    Market Trends

    Rental market summary

    The average rent for all beds and all property types in Seattle, WA is $2,177.

    Average rent

    $2,177

    Month-over-month

    +$77

    Year-over-year

    -$18

    Available rentals

    3,689

    Seattle, WA Rental Market Data

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Harbor Steps?

    Harbor Steps has a walk score of 98, it's a walker's paradise.

    What is the transit score of Harbor Steps?

    Harbor Steps has a transit score of 100, it's a rider's paradise.

    What schools are assigned to Harbor Steps?

    The schools assigned to Harbor Steps include Lowell Elementary School, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School, and Garfield High School.

    Does Harbor Steps have in-unit laundry?

    Yes, Harbor Steps has in-unit laundry for some or all of the units. Harbor Steps also has shared building laundry.

    What neighborhood is Harbor Steps in?

    Harbor Steps is in the Downtown neighborhood in Seattle, WA.

    What are Harbor Steps's policies on pets?

    A maximum of 3 cats are allowed per unit. This building has monthly fee of $50 for cats. A maximum of 3 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has monthly fee of $50 for dogs.

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