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Modera South Lake Union – Roof Deck

Modera South Lake Union

$1,599 – $4,050/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 458–1,296 sq ft
  • 18 units available
  • Pet friendly
435 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109

As of November 2, 2026, Modera South Lake Union in Seattle, WA has 18 apartments for rent from $1,599 to $4,050/mo. Studios start at $1,599, one-bedrooms at $1,799, and two-bedrooms at $3,995. The average asking rent has risen 20.1% since April 19, 2026, from $2,082 to $2,500.


Floor plans

Modera South Lake Union has 18 units available across 6 floor plans: a studio layout (458 sq ft), 3 one-bedroom layouts (622–823 sq ft), and 2 two-bedroom layouts (1,144–1,296 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

ZS1 - Studio - MFTE - Income Restricted

Studio • 1 Bath • 458 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,599/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
418$1,599458Oct 31
420$1,599458Oct 31
317$1,815458Oct 31
520$1,815458Oct 31

ZA1 - One Bedroom -MFTE - Income Restricted

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 622 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,799/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
245$1,799622Oct 31
335$1,899622Oct 31
306$1,999622Oct 31
530$2,252622Oct 31
535$2,252622Oct 31
610$2,252622Oct 31
310$2,252622Nov 5
547$2,252622Nov 8

A8 - One Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 823 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,745/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
612$2,745823Oct 28
228$2,860823Nov 11

A7 - One Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 753 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,879/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
324$2,879753Oct 31
424$2,969753Nov 24

B4D - Two Bedroom with Den

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,296 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,995/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
646$3,9951,296Oct 31

B3D - Two Bedroom with Den

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,144 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,050/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
226$4,0501,144Oct 31

See all 80 units listed at Modera South Lake Union, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Modera South Lake Union, a studio starts at about $1,877 a month all-in: $1,599 rent and an estimated $278 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,095 and a two-bedroom at about $4,376.

All-in from$1,877/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 Modera South Lake Union takes about $57,564 a year for a studio, $64,764 for a one-bedroom, and $143,820 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,877 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $79,000 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,877/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$79,000/yr

Income to qualify

$57,564/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Modera South Lake Union has ranged from $1,683 to $4,204. The current average is $2,500, up $418 (20.1%) from $2,082 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (128 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Modera South Lake Union, the security deposit is $300 and leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $1,599 – $4,050/mo
  • Security deposit

    $300
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 28

Amenities

Modera South Lake Union is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking. It lists 17 amenities, including large rooftop deck, self-serve package locker system, and bike storage and repair shop.

  • 4 Blocks To Amazon’S Headquarters In South Lake Union

  • Across The Street From The 3rd Phase Of Uw Medicine’S South Lake Union Research Campus And Two Blocks To Alexandria Real Estate And Biomed Realty Trust

  • Bike Storage And Repair Shop

  • Complimentary Wifi In Social Hubs

  • Controlled-Access, Reserved Garage Parking

  • Energy Star® Certified Building

  • Expansive Clubroom And Media Lounge

  • Large 24/7 Club-Quality Fitness Studio

  • Large Rooftop Deck

  • Leed® Silver Certification

  • Minutes To Whole Foods And The Shops, Bars And Restaurants In Belltown

  • Pet Park

  • Self-Serve Package Locker System

  • Socialize And Cozy Up Fireside In The Resident Lounge

  • Views Of Lake Union And The Space Needle

  • Walkscore Of 97 Of 100 With Scores Of 100 And 86 For Transit And Bikeability

  • Yoga/Pilates Studio


Amenity photos

  • Gym
  • Roof deck

Location

435 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109


Resident reviews

Modera South Lake Union has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 200 resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.5) and maintenance (4.1) highest and building quality (3.6) lowest.

4.2 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.8
Location4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1
Building Quality3.6
Maintenance4.1
Overall100 reviews

Modera SLU offers a well-located South Lake Union apartment with modern amenities, responsive maintenance, and generally friendly staff, though resident experiences vary significantly. Positive reviews consistently praise the location, gym, views, and maintenance responsiveness, while negative reviews cite communication gaps around policies, inconsistent service quality following staff changes, and fee-related concerns. The property's appeal depends heavily on unit location and individual staff interactions.

Management and leasing staff responsiveness is a key differentiator at this property, with many residents praising friendly, helpful office teams and quick maintenance response times. However, experiences vary significantly, with some residents reporting staff unresponsiveness, communication gaps on policies, and inconsistent service quality following personnel changes. Common concerns include unclear fee disclosures, slow maintenance resolution in recent periods, and billing issues, while positive reviews consistently highlight staff availability, willingness to accommodate requests, and personable interactions.

The property's South Lake Union location is a major draw, offering convenient walkable access to downtown, public transit, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and landmarks like the Space Needle. Most residents praise the neighborhood's urban convenience and proximity to employment centers. However, a small number of residents report noise concerns from specific unit placements (such as proximity to the dog park) and traffic from nearby highways, which are inherent location tradeoffs.

The property offers well-regarded amenities including a 24-hour gym, rooftop with views, lounge spaces, and pet areas. Maintenance response is generally quick, and staff are noted as responsive and helpful. Common concerns include trash room management and overflow, occasional cleanliness issues in shared spaces like gym bathrooms, and recent fee increases for amenity reservations and visitor parking.

Building quality experiences vary significantly, with positive reviews highlighting responsive maintenance, sound insulation, and well-maintained amenities, while negative reviews cite noise transmission between units, trash room management issues, and elevator reliability concerns. Staff responsiveness and building upkeep appear to correlate strongly with resident satisfaction. Common issues include occasional hallway odors, trash chute overflow, and inconsistent cleanliness in shared spaces.

Maintenance response times are generally fast, with most residents reporting same-day or next-day service for work orders including plumbing and HVAC repairs. However, recent reviews indicate a decline in service consistency, with some residents experiencing multi-week delays for maintenance requests. Common facility issues include elevator outages, trash room overflow, and ventilation system concerns affecting air quality across units.

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

Modera South Lake Union is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A+
Transit
Excellent
Grade A
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

About this property

Modera South Lake Union is a 294-unit building in Seattle, WA.

Modera South Lake Union is Mill Creek’s first development community in Seattle. The one-acre site on the former Hostess Twinkie factory – less than one mile to Pike Place – is located in the burgeoning South Lake Union neighborhood. Two blocks south of the community is Denny Park (Seattle’s first park) and Lake Union Park, with the Museum of History and Industry just four blocks northeast. The community includes 294 apartment homes in a seven-story building (five floors of Type V wood framing over a two-story concrete podium level) with at-grade and subterranean parking. A wide variety of floor plan types are available, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes with live-work and loft layouts available. Square footage ranges from 494 square feet to 1,144 square feet. Modera South Lake Union has a highly programmed leasing office accessed through a lobby oriented toward pedestrian and bicycle-friendly Dexter Avenue. A large fitness center, yoga/pilates studio, conference and business center, and club room and media lounge are placed at the north property line facing Republican Street, activating that façade. We included a large rooftop deck, with multiple program spaces, including a separate pet area, to capitalize on views of Lake Union and the nearby Space Needle. Community amenities also include bike storage and repair shop, package locker system, demonstration kitchen, and complimentary WiFi in all social areas. Home amenities offer chef-inspired kitchens with gas cooktops, vinyl-wood-plank style flooring, two-toned cabinetry with chrome pulls, spa-like bathroom with tile surround, open display shelving, quartz countertops in the kitchen and bath, stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, upscale finishes with adjustable lighting, and individual washer and dryers. Select homes offer moveable kitchen islands, pantries, bedrooms fit for a king, expansive closets, private balconies, and additional storage.

  • Building

    Apartment
  • Total units

    294

Nearby schools

The closest school to Modera South Lake Union is Queen Anne Community School, a private elementary school 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is The Center School, 0.5 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Queen Anne Community School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

Queen Anne Community School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.2 mi

Rainier Beach Community Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Queen Anne Co Op Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Whole Child Learning Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

The Center School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.5 mi

Hutch School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.5 mi

Cascade Children's Corner

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Bright Horizons Child Care Center-S Lk Union

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Lake Union Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Contact & management

Modera South Lake Union is managed by Mill Creek Residential.


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