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The Roost

$850 – $1,100/mo

  • Studio
  • 1 bath
  • 161–241 sq ft
  • 2 units available
901 Hiawatha Pl S, Seattle, WA, 98144

As of October 13, 2026, The Roost in Seattle, WA has 2 apartments for rent from $850 to $1,100/mo. The average asking rent has fallen 7.1% since June 27, 2026, from $1,050 to $975.

Floor plans

2 floor plans · 2 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 161 Sq Ft

Starting at $850/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
007$850161Oct 10

Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 241 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,100/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
312-MFTE$1,100241Nov 2

See all 5 units listed at The Roost, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Roost has ranged from $895 to $1,163. The current average is $975, down $75 (7.1%) from $1,050 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (57 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$986$850 – $1,1282
Sep 2026$923$895 – $9501
Aug 2026$1,088$1,050 – $1,2752
Jul 2026$1,094$1,050 – $1,2752
Jun 2026$1,050$1,0501

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $850 – $1,100/mo
  • Security deposit

    $750
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 10

Cost to rent here

The all-in monthly cost by apartment size, and how the rent compares across the Seattle area.

Lowest-priced apartment: Studio at $850

$1,128/mo

$278/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $850

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $166

  • Internet

    est.

    $66

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $14

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $1,128

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
Studio$850$1,128$30,600/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $30,600 a year for the $850 studio. The median renter household in Seattle earns $88,103 a year.

Compared with the Seattle area

SizeMedian asking rent hereSeattle rent paid
Studio$975$1,672
Rent paid: median rent including utilities across all renter households in Seattle, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2020–2024.
Rows marked “est.” are averages for this area scaled to the apartment, not quotes from the property. The income figure is a common screening rule, not this property’s requirement.

Amenities

  • Bike Room

  • Central Heating

  • Common Area Laundry

  • Common Area Laundry With Mobile App

  • Community-Wide Wifi

  • Complimentary Wifi

  • Hardwood-Like Flooring

  • Huge Windows

  • Kitchenette

  • Lofted

  • Lofted Units

  • Meeting Space

  • Private Storage Unit

  • Private Studio Apartments

  • Shared Kitchen

  • Shared Laundry

  • Tv Lounge


Amenity photos

  • Laundry room

Location

901 Hiawatha Pl S, Seattle, WA, 98144


Resident reviews

3.2
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Building Quality2.2
Location3.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces1.5
Management1.5

Resident experiences at this property are mixed, with notable strengths in affordability, unit design, and maintenance responsiveness, but significant concerns around security, management communication, and deposit handling. The building lacks an elevator and parking is limited, which may impact some residents. Management accessibility and consistency in follow-up on resident issues appear to be recurring pain points.

The building lacks an elevator, which is a key structural limitation. Shared facilities like the laundry room occasionally show cleanliness issues with pet hair and debris, though maintenance responds promptly to reported problems. Management communication and responsiveness vary, with some residents experiencing delays in administrative processes.

The property offers convenient access to Downtown Seattle with nearby restaurants and stores, though with minimal outside noise. However, security concerns including vehicle break-ins and bike theft have been reported, and management communication and responsiveness have been inconsistent.

Residents report concerns with shared space maintenance, particularly in kitchen areas, and security issues including vehicle break-ins and theft in parking and bike storage areas. Management responsiveness and communication about building updates were cited as inconsistent. Laundry facilities generally functioned well with responsive maintenance, though occasional cleaning between uses was needed.

Residents report significant challenges with management responsiveness and communication. Security deposit handling has been problematic, with delayed returns and deductions that residents dispute, compounded by slow response times to follow-up inquiries. Management accessibility and follow-through on resident concerns, including security and maintenance issues, are cited as ongoing difficulties.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Very Walkable

Good Transit

Bikeable


About this property

The Roost Apartments - Modern Coliving THE COMMUNITY The Roost is a co-living community designed and developed by Neiman Taber Architects, one of Seattle’s leading innovators in urban housing. Located in a neighborhood filled with arts institutions, the project was designed from the ground up as live-work housing, focused on goals of affordability, livability, community, support for the Arts, and sustainability. THE UNITS Most of the units at The Roost are double-height spaces with a small bed loft, freeing up room on the main level for a workspace or living room furnishings and functioning like unique one-bedroom apartments. THE AMENITIES The Roost offers shared kitchen spaces, a dining area, a TV lounge, a meeting space, on-site laundry, a bike room, rental storage, complimentary Wi-Fi, and more! INCLUSIVITY We’re excited that a limited number of apartments at The Roost will be discounted for moderate-income households under Seattle’s “MFTE” affordable housing program. If your income is between $26,000 – $36,230 you may be eligible for reduced rent! Let our team know if you think you might qualify!


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.3 mi

Bright Water Waldorf School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.3 mi

Washington Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.4 mi

Tillie Cavanaugh Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Hamlin Robinson School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.4 mi

First Ame Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.5 mi

Thurgood Marshall Ymca Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Wellspring Family Svc Flc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.6 mi

Seattle Girls' School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.7 mi

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