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$1,300/mo
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Studio · 1 bath · 258 sq ft
1523 E Madison St, Unit 502, Seattle, WA 98122See all units at Mad FlatsAs of November 2, 2026, Unit 502 at Mad Flats in Seattle, WA is a studio, 1-bath, 258 sq ft apartment renting for $1,300 a month, available now. It is one of 5 available studios here, which rent for $999 to $1,350. Listed since November 1.
Unit 502 at Mad Flats has the Studio 2 floor plan. There is a laundry room on site.
Unit
502Floor plan
Studio 2Beds
StudioBaths
1 baSize
258 sqftLaundry
Laundry room on siteFor Unit 502 at Mad Flats, the security deposit is $500.
Rent
$1,300/moSecurity deposit
$500Earliest move-in
Oct 13Unit 502 at Mad Flats lists 7 amenities, including shared laundry, rooftop, and bike storage.
Amazon Lockers
Bike Storage
Built In Two Burner Stove
Microwave
Mini Fridge
Rooftop
Shared Laundry
Mad Flats has a laundry room on site. It lists 21 building amenities, including rooftop, elevator, and bike storage.
Amazon Lockers
Bike Storage
Built In Two Burner Stove
City View
Community Bbq
Controlled Access
Elevator
Garbage
Hot Plate
Laundry On Every Floor
Loft
Microwave
Microwave/Convection Oven
Mini Fridge
Mini Fridge With Freezer
Rooftop
Rooftop Deck
Sewer
Shared Laundry
Trash
Water
$999/mo · Studio · 1 bath · 260 sq ft
$1,175/mo · Studio · 1 bath · 252 sq ft
$1,175/mo · Studio · 1 bath · 258 sq ft
$1,350/mo · Studio · 1 bath · 305 sq ft
1523 E Madison St, Seattle, WA, 98122
Mad Flats has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate amenities and shared spaces (5.0) and location (4.3) highest and building quality (2.4) lowest.
Mad Flats offers a walkable urban location with appealing rooftop amenities and generally friendly staff, but residents report significant concerns about maintenance responsiveness, fee transparency, and security deposit returns. Unit sizes are compact, and recurring issues include elevator/appliance breakdowns, package theft, and communication gaps. Recent management changes appear to have improved some service aspects, though fee structures and move-out charges remain points of contention.
Management responsiveness is inconsistent, with recent positive feedback about staff helpfulness and communication contrasting with older reports of difficulty reaching the office. Current residents praise the leasing team's professionalism and follow-up, though some historical reviews cite communication challenges and billing concerns. Overall, the property appears to have improved management service in recent years.
The property offers strong walkability and convenient access to nearby amenities, with residents highlighting proximity to multiple grocery stores and the ability to walk to various destinations. Street parking is generally available, though package theft in common areas has been noted as an occasional concern. The rooftop deck provides city views and contributes to the overall location appeal.
The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with elevators and access systems that have caused resident inconvenience. Cleanliness standards have improved with new cleaning staff, though common areas depend on resident cooperation. Management responsiveness and transparency around fees and deposits have been concerns for some residents.
The property features a convenient location with walkable access to dining and amenities, plus rooftop views. Staff is noted as friendly and responsive. Building cleanliness has improved with recent housekeeping changes, though common-area upkeep depends partly on resident participation in maintaining shared spaces.
Mad Flats is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is good.
Mad Flats - Live Bold. Work Free. Play Capitol Hill. Mad Flats puts you at the corner of 16th & Madison in the heart of Capitol Hill — one of Seattle's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. These modern studio and loft apartments feature open floor plans with quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring, and oversized windows that flood your space with natural light. Select units offer sweeping city skyline views and Juliet balconies. Building amenities are designed to keep life effortless — controlled-access entry, elevator, laundry on every floor, secured Amazon Hub Locker, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Wind down or entertain on the rooftop deck with BBQ and panoramic views of the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier. Step outside and everything Capitol Hill is known for is at your doorstep — four grocery stores within half a mile, acclaimed dining, local breweries, live music venues, and Cal Anderson Park. Capitol Hill Link Light Rail Station is just .7 miles away, and Seattle University is a short .3-mile walk. Pet-friendly with MFTE units available for those who qualify.
The closest school to Mad Flats is Seattle World School, a public high school 0.2 miles away.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Seattle World School Public · High | Public | High | 0.2 mi |
Learning Tree Montessori School Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.2 mi |
Seattle Academy Private · High | Private | High | 0.2 mi |
Hearing Speach & Deafness Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Mothers Place Quality Day Care Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Beginnings Child Care Center 1 Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Kidus Montessori Early Child Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
SCCC Early Childcare Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.4 mi |
Future Trust Day Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
The Northwest School Private · High | Private | High | 0.6 mi |
Mad Flats is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (425) 650-4596x7.