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Burlingame – Kitchen

Burlingame

$1,025 – $1,295/mo

  • Studio–1 bedrooms
  • 1 bath
  • 330–356 sq ft
  • 4 units available
404 E Howell St, Seattle, WA, 98122

As of November 2, 2026, Burlingame in Seattle, WA has 4 apartments for rent from $1,025 to $1,295/mo. Studios start at $1,025 and one-bedrooms at $1,250. The average asking rent has fallen 13.9% since July 1, 2026, from $1,400 to $1,205.


Floor plans

Burlingame has 4 units available across 3 floor plans: a studio layout (330 sq ft) and 2 one-bedroom layouts (351–356 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 330 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,025/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
103$1,025330Sep 15

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 351 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,250/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
405$1,250351Jul 10
505$1,295351Aug 10

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 356 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,250/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
506$1,250356Aug 10

See all 6 units listed at Burlingame, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Burlingame, a studio starts at about $1,303 a month all-in: $1,025 rent and an estimated $278 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $1,546.

All-in from$1,303/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Burlingame takes about $36,900 a year for a studio and $45,000 for a one-bedroom. Keeping the $1,303 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $52,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,303/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$52,900/yr

Income to qualify

$36,900/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Burlingame has ranged from $1,205 to $1,400. The current average is $1,205, the lowest in the past year.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (34 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Burlingame, the security deposit is $700.

  • Rent

    $1,025 – $1,295/mo
  • Security deposit

    $700
  • Move-in special

    Welcome to The Burlingame, a charming vintage building nestled in the heart of Capitol Hill neighborhood. In great location, with Downtown and South Lake Union a short stroll away. Enjoy the convenience of nearby parks, an array of dining options, and excellent public transportation connections. Offering a 1 month concession for a 11/1 or sooner move-in date! Apartment #103 offers natural light and shade of surrounding trees through its west-facing windows. This unit features a spacious closet, hardwood floors, fresh paint, a full bath, and on-site laundry facilities. For more information or to schedule a viewing, please reach out to Alessandro at aacosta@gibraltarusa.com. Move-In Costs: • Security Deposit: $1000 • Application Fee: $40 per person (Apply online at www.on-site.com, Property ID: Burlingame) • 12-month leases only • Utilities Rate per month: $175 for 1 person, $250 for 2 people • Cats are welcome with an additional deposit. Please note that dogs are not permitted unless ac
  • Earliest move-in

    Jul 10

Amenities

Burlingame has a laundry room on site. It lists 5 amenities, including elevator.

  • Elevator

  • High Ceilings

  • Laundry Facilities On Site

  • Secured Entry

  • Vintage Building


Location

404 E Howell St, Seattle, WA, 98122


Resident reviews

Burlingame has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (5.0) and building quality (5.0) highest and management (4.7) lowest.

3.7
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Location5.0
Management4.7
Building Quality5.0
Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0
Maintenance5.0
Overall14 reviews

The Burlingame offers a well-maintained historic building in a prime Capitol Hill location with responsive management and reasonable pricing, though residents should expect urban noise and occasional maintenance challenges typical of older properties. Most residents praise the building's character, sound-dampening walls, convenient walkability to transit and downtown, and inclusive utilities. A small number of residents reported significant maintenance issues, move-out fee disputes, and neighborhood disturbances, though management improvements over recent years have addressed many earlier concerns.

The Burlingame offers an excellent central location in Capitol Hill with convenient access to transit, downtown, shops, and dining within walking distance. Residents consistently praise the responsive management and reasonable rent for the neighborhood, though the area experiences street-level noise from surrounding nightlife. The historic building features solid sound insulation between units and includes utilities in rent, making it an attractive option for urban renters despite its age.

Management is consistently praised for responsiveness, friendliness, and genuine care for tenant needs. Staff communicate proactively about building issues like water shutoffs and maintain the property well. One review cited concerns about rent increases and maintenance timing, but the overwhelming majority of residents report positive interactions with management and appreciate the building's upkeep and community atmosphere.

Residents consistently praise the building's solid construction and noise insulation, noting that plaster walls effectively block neighbor noise despite the building's age and urban location. The property is well-maintained with responsive management and maintenance staff who address requests promptly. The historic elevator is functional though occasionally requires repairs due to age, and the building has undergone improvements in recent years under current management.

This review describes significant maintenance and amenity concerns at the property. Issues noted include non-functional shared systems (elevator frequently broken, fire alarm requiring multiple service calls), package theft from common areas, and window screens requiring repair. The reviewer also noted the courtyard contained dumpsters and was adjacent to commercial activity.

Maintenance requests are handled promptly and courteously, with staff responding quickly to repair needs. Management communicates proactively about planned maintenance and service interruptions, providing advance notice to residents. Overall maintenance experience has been positive with no reported issues.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Burlingame is very walkable and bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A+
Transit
Excellent
Grade A+
Biking
Bikeable
Grade C+

About this property

Burlingame Apartments Charming 1920's building, just blocks from Broadway & an easy walk to downtown. Cozy corner unit with located in a convenient neighborhood with popular restaurants, cafes, shops & parks nearby.


Nearby schools

The closest school to Burlingame is The Northwest School, a private high school 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Seattle World School, 0.9 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

The Northwest School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.3 mi

SCCC Early Childcare Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Seattle Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.6 mi

Mothers Place Quality Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Beginnings Child Care Center 1

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Learning Tree Montessori School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.6 mi

Seattle World School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.8 mi

Hearing Speach & Deafness Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Childhaven Child Care Center-Broadway

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Childhaven Day Care-Orcas

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Contact & management

Burlingame is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (425) 650-9791x7.


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