Built in 1927, the Harvard Crest is one of Seattle's historic brick buildings. The property is located in a prime location on the corner of Olive Way and Harvard Ave E. The Harvard Crest features 34 apartments, including 1-bedrooms, and extra large studios with a unique, large wardrobe closet most tenants use as a bedroom. Many of the kitchens have an old world charm feel with tiled sinks and vintage iceboxes repurposed as cabinets. The units feature original hardwood flooring, that is cared for and refinished on a regular basis. The Harvard Crest is conveniently located just 1 block away from Broadway, one of Seattle's richest, and most iconic streets, full of colleges, museums, restaurants, and trendy hole-in-the-wall shops.
Harvard Crest
135 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
Apartment building
Studio
Pet-friendly
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges
Price may not include required fees and charges.
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$1,600+·Studio, 1 bath
UnitSqftBase rentAvailable
900$1,600Now
900$1,750Now
What's special
Spanish spoken here
Some of the staff speak Spanish
This building features Spanish speaking staff. Only 2% of buildings in Seattle offer this.
Tiled sinksHistoric brick buildingOriginal hardwood flooringOld world charm feel
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | By appointment only |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Security
- Controlled Access
- Intercom
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Online Maintenance Portal
- Online Rent Payment
- Spanish Speaking Staff
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- City
- Territorial
- Water
Unit Features
Appliances
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Flooring
- Hardwood
Heating
- Electric
Internet/Satellite
- Cable TV Ready
- High-speed Internet Ready
Policies
Lease terms
- Flexible
- One year
Pets
Cats
- Allowed
Large dogs
- Not allowed
Small dogs
- Allowed
Parking
- None
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Seattle
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Market Trends
Rental market summary
The average rent for all beds and all property types in Seattle, WA is $2,163.
Average rent
$2,163
Month-over-month
+$39
Year-over-year
-$32
Available rentals
3,595
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Harvard Crest?
Harvard Crest has a walk score of 99, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of Harvard Crest?
Harvard Crest has a transit score of 89, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to Harvard Crest?
The schools assigned to Harvard Crest include Lowell Elementary School, Edmonds S. Meany Middle School, and Garfield High School.
Does Harvard Crest have in-unit laundry?
No, but Harvard Crest has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is Harvard Crest in?
Harvard Crest is in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle, WA.
What are Harvard Crest's policies on pets?
Large dogs are not allowed.
