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PERCH The Perch

$1,395 – $2,795/mo

Studio–1 bedrooms
1 bath
442–731 sq ft
9 units available
Pet friendly

500 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102

As of November 2, 2026, PERCH The Perch in Seattle, WA has 9 apartments for rent from $1,395 to $2,795/mo. Studios start at $1,395 and one-bedrooms at $2,395.

Floor plans

PERCH The Perch has 9 units available across 4 floor plans: 2 studio layouts (442–497 sq ft) and 2 one-bedroom layouts (599–731 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.

Studio (MFTE)

Studio • 1 Bath • 442 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,395/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
107	$1,395	442	Feb 22
409	$1,451	442	Aug 10
207	$1,451	442	Oct 12

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 442 – 497 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,495/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
509	$1,495	442	Oct 13
411	$2,125	497	Nov 10

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 611 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,395/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
108	$2,395	611	Nov 10

1 Bed

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 599 – 731 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,580/mo

3 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
602	$2,580	731	Oct 12
605	$2,595	599	Nov 10
402	$2,795	731	Nov 10

See all 9 units listed at PERCH The Perch, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At PERCH The Perch, a studio starts at about $1,641 a month all-in: $1,395 rent and an estimated $246 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,659.

All-in from$1,641/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 PERCH The Perch takes about $50,220 a year for a studio and $86,220 for a one-bedroom. Keeping the $1,641 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $67,500 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,641/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$67,500/yr

Income to qualify

$50,220/yr

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Rent history

Over the past 30 days, the average asking rent at PERCH The Perch has ranged from $1,963 to $2,166. The current average is $1,985, down $181 (8.4%) from $2,166 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (10 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At PERCH The Perch, the security deposit is $600.

Rent
$1,395 – $2,795/mo
Security deposit
$600
Earliest move-in
Feb 22

Amenities

PERCH The Perch is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking. It lists 15 amenities, including dryer, rooftop deck, and dishwasher.

Controlled Access Building
Dishwasher
Dryer
Elevator
Garage Parking
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Online Rent Payment
Parcel Pending Package Locker
Pet Friendly

Pet Station
Range
Refrigerator
Rooftop Deck
Washer

Amenity photos

Roof deck
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Location

500 Belmont Ave E, Seattle, WA, 98102

Resident reviews

Residents of PERCH The Perch rate location (3.3) and management (3.1) highest and maintenance (1.5) lowest.

3.4

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management3.1

Building Quality1.5

Location3.3

Amenities and Shared Spaces1.5

Maintenance1.5

Overall14 reviews

Residents report a modern, well-located building with appealing amenities and generally positive leasing experiences, though management consistency and operational issues present ongoing concerns. Key challenges include frequent management turnover, slow elevator service, bike theft from the unsecured bike room despite keypad access, inconsistent hot water delivery, and significant move-out fees that often consume entire security deposits. Communication gaps and variable staff professionalism during tours and maintenance requests have also been noted.

Management responsiveness is inconsistent, with some residents reporting positive leasing experiences while others cite unresponsive communication, frequent staff turnover, and selective availability during office hours. Move-out processes have generated significant resident concerns regarding deposit deductions for routine maintenance and painting charges. Security issues in bike storage and delayed responses to maintenance requests have compounded management communication challenges.

Residents report persistent building maintenance issues, including a slow elevator that has remained unrepaired for years and inconsistent hot water service on lower floors. The locked bike storage room lacks monitoring and security, resulting in multiple bike thefts despite locked doors. Management communication and responsiveness are inconsistent, with staff turnover and unresponsive requests for maintenance and security improvements.

The property offers convenient location benefits with light rail access approximately 12 minutes away and a grocery store adjacent to the building, plus nearby restaurants and cafes. However, the location borders a parklet that experiences periodic disturbances from unhoused individuals, including occasional nighttime noise that has affected residents. Bike security in the storage area is a concern, with multiple reported thefts and no monitoring system in place.

This property has a single elevator with persistent slow-opening issues that has not been addressed for years, creating inconvenience during move-ins and move-outs. Bike storage lacks monitoring, and multiple bikes have been reported stolen from the bike room. Management communication is inconsistent, with occasional unresponsiveness to emails and in-person inquiries despite availability through the property portal. Move-out charges for routine carpet cleaning and painting have resulted in full security deposit deductions for recent residents.

Maintenance responsiveness is inconsistent, with management rotating annually and occasionally unresponsive to communications through email and in-person visits. A long-standing elevator issue—slow opening and closing times—remains unresolved despite years of reports. The building has one elevator, creating accessibility challenges during move-ins and move-outs.

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

PERCH The Perch is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Excellent; Grade B
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade B

About this property

The Perch Welcome to The Perch Apartments, an elevated urban retreat in Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood. Choose from studio, 1-bedroom, or 2-bedroom homes featuring stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, vinyl plank flooring, high ceilings, expansive windows, modern finishes, in-unit washer & dryer, and stunning city views. Enjoy community perks like a rooftop lounge with BBQs and stunning mountain views, controlled access, bike storage, elevator access, convenient online services, on-site management, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. Located near coffee shops, nightlife, dining, boutique shopping, and close to Capitol Hill Station, Volunteer Park, Freeway Park, Seattle Central College, and Seattle University.

Nearby schools

The closest school to PERCH The Perch is Lowell Elementary School, a public elementary school 0.3 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Lowell Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.3 mi
Puget Sound Primary School Private · High	Private	High	0.4 mi
Parkside School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	0.4 mi
St Mark's Cathedral Pre-School Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Capitol Hill Co-Op Pre-School Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.6 mi
Fusion Academy Seattle Private · High	Private	High	0.7 mi
Bertschi School Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	1.1 mi
Seattle Preparatory School Private · High	Private	High	1.3 mi
Kids Co At Tops Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.3 mi
Tops K-8 Public · Middle	Public	Middle	1.4 mi