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.
In Addition to rent Tenant pays:
Water/Sewer/Garbage at $65/occupant
Tenant Benefit Package $10/month
Renters Insurance Required.
Apartment for rent
$1,445/mo
135 Harvard Ave E APT 301, Seattle, WA 98102
Studio
680sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Ceiling fan
Shared laundry
None parking
Electric
What's special
Original hardwood flooringTiled sinksHistoric brick buildingOld world charm feel
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 18, 2025 at 12:41pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 680 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Flexible Lease, Garbage not included in rent, Heating: Electric, High-speed Internet Ready, No parking available., One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, Sewage not included in rent, Spanish Speaking Staff, View Type: City, View Type: Territorial, View Type: Water, Water not included in rent
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View, Territorial View, Water View
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Harvard Crest
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $1,445-3.7%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
There are 2 available units in this apartment building