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Studio • 1 Bath • 400 – 550 Sq Ft
Starting at $1,395/mo
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Stanford Apartments
$1,395 – $1,895/mo
- Studio–1 bedrooms
- 1 bath
- 400–975 sq ft
- 5 units available
As of November 2, 2026, Stanford Apartments in Seattle, WA has 5 apartments for rent from $1,395 to $1,895/mo. Studios start at $1,395 and one-bedrooms at $1,895.
Floor plans
Stanford Apartments has 5 units available across 2 floor plans: a studio layout (400–550 sq ft) and a one-bedroom layout (975 sq ft). Prices checked November 2, 2026.
Cost to rent here
At Stanford Apartments, a studio starts at about $1,673 a month all-in: $1,395 rent and an estimated $278 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,191.
All-in from$1,673/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 Stanford Apartments takes about $50,220 a year for a studio and $68,220 for a one-bedroom. Keeping the $1,673 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $69,000 a year.
Total monthly housing cost
$1,673/mo
Income to afford it comfortably
$69,000/yr
Income to qualify
$50,220/yr
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Rent history
Over the past 30 days, the average asking rent at Stanford Apartments has held at $1,635. The current average is $1,635.
Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (17 days observed).
Fees & lease terms
At Stanford Apartments, the security deposit is $750.
Rent
$1,395 – $1,895/moSecurity deposit
$750Earliest move-in
Sep 17
Amenities
Stanford Apartments lists 1 amenity, including free communal laundry.
Free Communal Laundry
Location
1304 Ne 42nd St, Seattle, WA, 98105
Resident reviews
Residents of Stanford Apartments rate location (5.0) and management (2.5) highest and building quality (1.5) lowest.
2.5
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management2.5
Location5.0
Building Quality1.5
Overall16 reviews
Stanford Apartments offers spacious units in a convenient U-District location with free laundry and generally affordable pricing for the area. However, resident experiences are sharply divided: some tenants report responsive maintenance and positive management interactions, while others cite persistent issues with noise between units, unresponsive communication, billing discrepancies, and maintenance problems (such as faulty ovens and mold-related odors). Building condition concerns and management responsiveness appear to be the primary drivers of dissatisfaction.
Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with the majority of reviews citing poor accessibility and delayed responses to inquiries and maintenance requests. Billing discrepancies have been reported, including charges that did not align with lease terms. A smaller number of recent reviews report positive experiences with responsive management and timely maintenance resolution.
This property offers spacious units at competitive pricing in a convenient location near the University of Washington. The building is within walking distance to the U-District Link Station and directly accessible to nearby food and retail options on the Ave, making it well-suited for students and professionals requiring transit access to the city. Residents highlight the location's safety and cleanliness relative to comparable properties in the area.
This review raises concerns about building maintenance and indoor air quality, specifically mold odors in bathroom and closet areas attributed to lack of bathroom ventilation and steam accumulation over the building's decades of use. The reviewer also reports issues with supplied appliances (oven malfunction) and noise disturbances from neighboring units that management did not resolve effectively.
Getting around
Stanford Apartments 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
Historic Charm Steps from UW — The Stanford Apartments Live in one of Seattle’s distinctive historic apartment buildings at The Stanford Apartments. Built in 1924, this classic brick building combines original character and architectural details with modern apartment conveniences—all in an unbeatable University District location.
Nearby schools
The closest school to Stanford Apartments is Univ Temple Children's School, a private preschool 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is UW Early Entrance Program, 0.3 miles away.
| School | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Univ Temple Children's School Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.1 mi |
Uw Children's Center-West Campus Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
Univ Congregational Child Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.3 mi |
UW Early Entrance Program Public · High | Public | High | 0.3 mi |
Cooperative Childrens Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
John Stanford International Elementary School Public · Elementary | Public | Elementary | 0.5 mi |
U District Coop Day Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
University Child Care Center Private · Preschool | Private | Preschool | 0.5 mi |
Academy for Precision Learning Private · High | Private | High | 0.5 mi |
University Child Development School Private · Elementary | Private | Elementary | 0.6 mi |
Contact & management
Stanford Apartments is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (425) 699-5382x7.
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