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Modera

$1,810 – $2,674/mo

5499 15th Ave Ne, Lacey, WA, 98516

What floor plans are available at Modera?

Modera currently lists 4 floor plans across 23 available units, from one-bedroom to three-bedroom, starting at $1,810/mo. 10 one-bedrooms from $1,810 to $1,951/mo (544–712 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 29. 8 two-bedrooms from $2,105 to $2,268/mo (1,001 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 29. 5 three-bedrooms from $2,438 to $2,674/mo (1,198 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 29. Prices checked October 2, 2026.

A02

Starting at $1,810

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 544 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
F206$1,810544Sep 30
F107$1,845544Sep 30

A03

Starting at $1,890

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 712 Sq Ft

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A107$1,890712Sep 29
A105$1,891712Sep 29
H405$1,911712Sep 29
J405$1,911712Sep 29
J406$1,911712Sep 29
D201$1,951712Oct 6
E302$1,916712Oct 8
N107$1,926712Oct 19

B01

Starting at $2,105

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,001 Sq Ft

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
M105$2,1051,001Sep 29
B204$2,1291,001Sep 29
B304$2,2531,001Oct 10
C202$2,2331,001Oct 12
L208$2,1571,001Oct 19
B104$2,2681,001Oct 20
F202$2,2221,001Dec 8
G302$2,2171,001Dec 27

C01

Starting at $2,438

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,198 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
H301$2,4381,198Sep 29
H404$2,5641,198Oct 8
E301$2,5691,198Oct 8
C304$2,5891,198Oct 10
E104$2,6741,198Oct 10

What are the fees and lease terms at Modera?

Rent at Modera is $1,810 – $2,674 per month. The security deposit is $300. The earliest listed move-in is Sep 29. Prices checked October 2, 2026.

  • Rent

    $1,810 – $2,674/mo
  • Security deposit

    $300
  • Earliest move-in

    Sep 29

What amenities does Modera have?

Modera lists 19 amenities, including a gym, a pool, and pet-friendly spaces.

  • 2 Outdoor Playgrounds

  • Bike Lockers And Additional Storage

  • Close Proximity To Top-Rated Schools

  • Coffee Bar

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi In Social Spaces

  • Covered Outdoor Patio With Built-In Fireplace And Heaters

  • Coworking Space And Private Conference Room

  • Expansive Community Garden

  • Expansive Outdoor Lounge Area With Outdoor Kitchen And Bbq Grilling Stations

  • Garage Parking With Reserved Spaces Available

  • Hiit-Inspired Fitness Center With Cardio, Rowing And Weight Stations

  • Indoor Basketball Court

  • Multimedia Room

  • Pedestrian Trails

  • Pet-Friendly Community With Dog Park And Pet Spa

  • Resident Clubhouse With Fireplace

  • Resort-Style Pool, Spa, And Sundeck

  • Smart Access For Common Areas

  • Floor 2


Where is Modera?

Modera is at 5499 15th Ave Ne, Lacey, WA, 98516.

5499 15th Ave Ne, Lacey, WA, 98516


Residents give Modera a B grade (about 4.2 out of 5) from 100+ reviews. Modera Lacey offers modern apartments with strong maintenance responsiveness and friendly leasing staff, but residents report significant concerns about parking availability, multiple hidden fees, deposit deductions at move-out, and inconsistent enforcement of pet waste cleanup. The property features quality amenities and well-maintained grounds, though some residents question whether service quality justifies the overall cost.

4.20 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.9
Maintenance4.4
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.3
Building Quality1.5

Modera Lacey offers modern apartments with strong maintenance responsiveness and friendly leasing staff, but residents report significant concerns about parking availability, multiple hidden fees, deposit deductions at move-out, and inconsistent enforcement of pet waste cleanup. The property features quality amenities and well-maintained grounds, though some residents question whether service quality justifies the overall cost.

Management and office staff receive consistently positive feedback for friendliness, responsiveness, and professionalism during leasing and ongoing interactions. However, significant concerns emerge around communication accessibility (phone systems, response delays), maintenance request follow-through, and fee transparency. Negative reviews frequently cite difficulty reaching staff by phone, unresolved maintenance issues marked complete without completion, and undisclosed or excessive fees for services like trash valet, WiFi, and security that residents report as unreliable.

Maintenance response is consistently fast and professional, with work orders typically completed same-day or within a short timeframe. Residents frequently praise the maintenance team's efficiency, politeness, and problem-solving ability across appliance repairs, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance issues. A small number of reviews note underlying property construction or infrastructure concerns, though maintenance staff responsiveness was not cited as the issue in those cases.

Residents consistently praise the property's modern amenities, including a pool, gym, game room, dog park, and trails, along with responsive maintenance staff. However, significant concerns emerge around mandatory fees (trash valet, WiFi, community utilities, pet screening), parking availability and tight spaces, and inconsistent upkeep of shared facilities like the dog park and laundry equipment. Some amenities advertised remain inaccessible or non-functional, and trash collection service is frequently unreliable.

Residents report significant noise transmission between units, with sound from neighboring apartments clearly audible. The building exhibits construction and maintenance concerns, including flooding in common areas, premature failures of amenities and roofing, and items requiring frequent repairs despite the property's newer age.


Is Modera walkable?

Modera is car-dependent, transit is minimal, and biking is not bikeable.

WALK

Car-Dependent

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Not Bikeable


What is Modera like?

Mill Creek Residential has added to its Pacific Northwest portfolio with the development of Modera Lacey, a contemporary garden-style community in the city of Lacey, located approximately 60 miles south of Seattle. The expansive community sits on 26 acres, offering 362 homes with wood-style plank flooring.

Mill Creek Residential has added to its Pacific Northwest portfolio with the development of Modera Lacey, a contemporary garden-style community in the city of Lacey, located approximately 60 miles south of Seattle. The expansive community sits on 26 acres, offering 362 homes with wood-style plank flooring. Consisting of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, the community encompasses 14 three-story residential buildings and eight carriage buildings. Home interiors feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, full-size washer and dryer, custom cabinetry, upgraded cabinet pulls and fixtures, oversized windows, spa-like tubs in the bathroom, pendant lighting and large primary bedrooms with ample closet space and ceiling fans. Select homes offer dedicated pantry space, wooded views, built-in shelving and storage, private balcony or patio, attached private garage and vaulted ceilings. Community amenities include an indoor basketball court, HIIT-inspired fitness center with turf, coworking space, lounge, multimedia room, expansive outdoor lounge area with outdoor kitchen, resort-style pool and sundeck, two playgrounds, bike lockers and additional storage areas. The pet-friendly community also has a dedicated dog park, pet spa and pedestrian trails. Situated at 5499 15th Avenue NE, Modera Lacey places residents within two miles of multiple shopping centers, including key retailers such as Target, Home Depot, Safeway and Costco. Its location is in close proximity to some of the area’s largest employers, including Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which employs between 30,000 and 40,000 servicemen and women and provides 34,000 civilian jobs. Additionally, Providence Health and Services Facility, a major employer in the area, is one and a half miles east of the community.


How big is Modera?

Modera is a 362-unit apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment
  • Total units

    362

What schools are near Modera?

Northwest Christian High School is 0.6 miles from Modera. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Northwest Christian High School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Northwest Christian Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Northwest Christian High School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

Envision Career Academy

Public · High
PublicHigh0.7 mi

Pleasant Glade Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.8 mi

Northwest Christian Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.8 mi

Summit VIrtual Academy

Public · High
PublicHigh0.8 mi

Chinook Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

Mini-Skool Elc-6th Ave Ne

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

Ignite Family Academy

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.1 mi

How do I contact Modera?

Modera is managed by Mill Creek Residential.