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Folksong

$1,398 – $2,057/mo

901 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98164

What floor plans are available at Folksong?

Folksong currently lists 11 floor plans across 36 available units, from studio to three-bedroom, starting at $1,398/mo. 4 studios from $1,398 to $1,425/mo (714 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 21. 13 one-bedrooms from $1,556 to $1,609/mo (835–883 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 21. 10 two-bedrooms from $1,762 to $1,819/mo (1,244–1,283 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 22. 9 three-bedrooms from $2,015 to $2,057/mo (1,457–1,561 sq ft), earliest move-in Sep 22. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

LOFT

Starting at $1,398

Studio • 1 Bath • 714 Sq Ft

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
LOFT - Unit 4 of 4$1,398714Sep 21
LOFT - Unit 1 of 3$1,425714Oct 24
LOFT - Unit 2 of 3$1,425714Oct 24
LOFT - Unit 3 of 3$1,425714Oct 24

A1

Starting at $1,556

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 835 Sq Ft

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A1 - Unit 1 of 4$1,556835Oct 6
A1 - Unit 2 of 4$1,556835Oct 6
A1 - Unit 3 of 4$1,556835Oct 6
A1 - Unit 4 of 4$1,556835Oct 6

A1-1

Starting at $1,559

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 840 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A1-1 - Unit 1 of 1$1,559840Nov 18

A2

Starting at $1,609

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 883 Sq Ft

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
A2 - Unit 8 of 8$1,609883Sep 21
A2 - Unit 1 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 2 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 3 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 4 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 5 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 6 of 7$1,609883Sep 22
A2 - Unit 7 of 7$1,609883Sep 22

B2

Starting at $1,762

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,244 Sq Ft

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B2 - Unit 1 of 3$1,7621,244Sep 22
B2 - Unit 2 of 3$1,7621,244Sep 22
B2 - Unit 3 of 3$1,7621,244Sep 22

B1

Starting at $1,779

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,270 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B1 - Unit 1 of 5$1,7791,270Sep 22
B1 - Unit 2 of 5$1,7791,270Sep 22
B1 - Unit 3 of 5$1,7791,270Sep 22
B1 - Unit 4 of 5$1,7791,270Sep 22
B1 - Unit 5 of 5$1,7791,270Sep 22

B1-HC

Starting at $1,807

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,270 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B1-HC - Unit 1 of 1$1,8071,270Sep 22

B1.1

Starting at $1,819

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,283 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
B1.1 - Unit 1 of 1$1,8191,283Dec 9

C1

Starting at $2,015

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,457 Sq Ft

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C1 - Unit 1 of 2$2,0151,457Sep 22
C1 - Unit 2 of 2$2,0151,457Sep 22

C2

Starting at $2,047

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,561 Sq Ft

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C2 - Unit 1 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22
C2 - Unit 2 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22
C2 - Unit 3 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22
C2 - Unit 4 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22
C2 - Unit 5 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22
C2 - Unit 6 of 6$2,0471,561Sep 22

C2-HC

Starting at $2,057

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,561 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
C2-HC - Unit 1 of 1$2,0571,561Sep 22

What are the fees and lease terms at Folksong?

Rent at Folksong is $1,398 – $2,057 per month. Leases are typically 12 months. The earliest listed move-in is Sep 21. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $1,398 – $2,057/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Sep 21

What do the amenities at Folksong look like?

  • Pool
  • Gym

Where is Folksong?

Folksong is at 901 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98164.

901 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98164


What is the neighborhood around Folksong like?

Folksong is in the Central Business District neighborhood of Seattle. From Folksong, the nearest grocery store is Community Grocery (5-minute walk), the nearest transit stop is Westlake (12-minute walk), and the nearest park is Freeway Park (7-minute walk).

  • Nearest grocery store

    Community Grocery · 5-minute walk
  • Nearest transit stop

    Westlake · 12-minute walk
  • Nearest park

    Freeway Park · 7-minute walk

Folksong Apartments offers beautiful, well-maintained units with strong amenities including a pool, gym, and dog park in a convenient location. Staff responsiveness varies significantly—leasing and maintenance teams receive consistent praise for efficiency and friendliness, while management communication and issue resolution have deteriorated under recent ownership, with recurring complaints about gate malfunctions, valet trash inconsistency, pet waste management, and slow response to maintenance requests.

Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.5
Maintenance3.3
Location3.3
Building Quality1.5

Folksong Apartments offers beautiful, well-maintained units with strong amenities including a pool, gym, and dog park in a convenient location. Staff responsiveness varies significantly—leasing and maintenance teams receive consistent praise for efficiency and friendliness, while management communication and issue resolution have deteriorated under recent ownership, with recurring complaints about gate malfunctions, valet trash inconsistency, pet waste management, and slow response to maintenance requests.

Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with positive experiences during leasing and move-in contrasting sharply with delayed responses to maintenance issues, billing disputes, and resident concerns. Staff friendliness and professionalism are frequently praised, particularly during the leasing process, but follow-up support and issue resolution have deteriorated, especially under recent management changes. Recurring operational failures—including valet trash service gaps, broken entry gates, and unaddressed amenity maintenance—suggest systemic management gaps rather than isolated incidents.

Folksong offers attractive amenities including a pool, gym, clubhouse, and dog park, with some residents praising their quality and maintenance. However, recurring issues significantly impact resident satisfaction: the front gate frequently malfunctions or remains non-functional, valet trash service is inconsistent with missed pickups occurring multiple times weekly, and common areas—particularly the pool and grounds—require more frequent cleaning and upkeep. Pet waste management and shared space cleanliness remain persistent concerns, with residents reporting inadequate enforcement of pet policies and insufficient communication about maintenance schedules and service disruptions.

Maintenance response times are generally fast for routine requests, with residents noting prompt service for minor repairs and appliance issues. However, significant concerns emerge around delayed responses to urgent plumbing and water damage issues, incomplete repairs that are not followed up, and inconsistent service quality. Some residents report positive experiences with specific maintenance staff, while others describe feeling deprioritized when issues are deemed non-urgent.

The location is convenient and attracts residents, but the property experiences persistent maintenance and access issues that undermine the living experience. Gate malfunctions are frequent, and amenities like valet trash service operate inconsistently despite mandatory fees. Noise disturbances from neighboring residents and inadequate management response to complaints are recurring concerns, though maintenance staff and leasing personnel are generally responsive.

This property has experienced significant changes in management and upkeep standards. Residents report ongoing issues with common area maintenance, including inadequate cleaning of shared spaces like the pool and dog spa, inconsistent trash valet service, and malfunctioning building systems such as sprinklers and gates. Management responsiveness to maintenance concerns and resident communications has been a recurring point of frustration.


Is Folksong walkable?

Folksong is very walkable (grade A), transit is excellent (grade A), and biking is somewhat bikeable (grade D).

WALK

Very Walkable

TRANSIT

Excellent Transit

BIKE

Somewhat Bikeable


What is Folksong like?

Apartments That'll Have You Singing a New Tune. Its easy to get caught up in the daily rush, but thankfully, its just as easy to shed it all away when you arrive at Folksong.

Apartments That'll Have You Singing a New Tune. Its easy to get caught up in the daily rush, but thankfully, its just as easy to shed it all away when you arrive at Folksong. Immersed in tailored tranquility, Folksong has a way of both slowing you down and raising you upin all the right ways.


How big is Folksong?

Folksong is an apartment.

  • Building

    Apartment

What schools are near Folksong?

Flowery Branch Elementary School is 2180.5 miles from Folksong. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Flowery Branch Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary2180.5 mi

Kids Of Covenant Cc & Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2181.2 mi

Heritage Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh2181.3 mi

Childcare Network 120

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2181.3 mi

Child Care Network

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2181.3 mi

Flowery Branch High School

Public · High
PublicHigh2182.3 mi

C. W. Davis Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle2182.3 mi

Toddler Universe Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2182.4 mi

Toddler Universe Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2182.4 mi

The Goddard School - Flowery Branch

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2182.5 mi

How do I contact Folksong?

Folksong is managed by Avenue5 Residential. Call (470) 928-4108 to tour or ask about availability.