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Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost 1 of 6

Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost

$1,050/mo

Available November 10

Studio · 1 bath · 259 sq ft

901 Hiawatha Pl S, Unit 201 - MFTE, Seattle, WA 98144
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As of November 3, 2026, Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost in Seattle, WA is a studio, 1-bath, 259 sq ft apartment renting for $1,050 a month, available November 10. It is the lowest-priced of 2 available studios here, which rent for $1,050 to $1,100. Listed since November 1.


Unit details

At Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost, pets are allowed and there is a laundry room on site.

  • Unit

    201 - MFTE
  • Beds

    Studio
  • Baths

    1 ba
  • Size

    259 sqft
  • Pets

    Pets allowed
  • Laundry

    Laundry room on site

Fees & lease terms

For Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost, the security deposit is $500.

  • Rent

    $1,050/mo
  • Security deposit

    $500
  • Move-in special

    Schedule a Tour! Text (206) 737-7009 or email theroost@guidepm.com Video Tour: Coming Soon! Apartment #201 MFTE: This corner, lofted unit is a double-height space with a small bed loft, freeing up room on the main level for workspace or living room furnishings and functioning like a unique one-bedroom apartment. This studio loft features thoughtful built-in amenities, unique custom finishes, and abundant natural light. MFTE: You must make no more than $46,040 (40% AMI) of gross income (before taxes). We verify by collecting the following and then the city of Seattle verifies it with a special calculation: - The past 3 months of paystubs - If you do not have paystubs, we need whatever proof of income you are on (unemployment, SSI, disability, etc.) - 3 months of bank statements (checking & savings) - Statements with current values of retirement funds, money market accounts, and/or trusts COMMUNITY: The Roost is a co-living community designed and developed by Neiman Taber Architects, one
  • Earliest move-in

    Nov 10

Unit amenities

Unit 201 - MFTE at The Roost lists 6 amenities, including on-site laundry and bike room.

  • Bike Room

  • Coliving Community

  • Lofted

  • Mfte

  • On-Site Laundry

  • Pet Friendly


Building amenities

The Roost is pet friendly and has a laundry room on site. It lists 18 building amenities, including bike room and hardwood-like flooring.

  • Bike Room

  • Central Heating

  • Coliving Community

  • Common Area Laundry With Mobile App

  • Complimentary Wifi

  • Hardwood-Like Flooring

  • Huge Windows

  • Kitchenette

  • Lofted

  • Lofted Units

  • Meeting Space

  • Mfte

  • On-Site Laundry

  • Pet Friendly

  • Private Storage Unit

  • Private Studio Apartments

  • Shared Laundry

  • Tv Lounge


Other studios available here


Location

901 Hiawatha Pl S, Seattle, WA, 98144


Resident reviews

Residents of The Roost rate location (3.3) and building quality (2.0) highest and amenities and shared spaces (1.5) lowest.

2.5
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Building Quality2.0
Management1.5
Location3.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces1.5
Overall10 reviews

Resident experiences at this property are mixed, with significant concerns about management responsiveness, security, and deposit handling offsetting positive feedback about affordability, community atmosphere, and maintenance responsiveness. Communication delays and unresolved security issues are the most frequently cited problems, while some residents report satisfactory living conditions and appreciate the property's location and amenities like free WiFi.

Residents report significant concerns with building security, including break-ins, broken locks, and security system issues. Maintenance response times are generally quick when issues are reported, though cleanliness of shared facilities like laundry areas requires occasional resident attention. The building lacks an elevator, which is an important consideration for accessibility.

Residents report significant challenges with management responsiveness and communication, with some tenants unable to reach staff for extended periods despite ongoing issues. Security deposit handling has been problematic, with delays of several months and incomplete refunds even when move-in documentation was provided. While maintenance response to maintenance requests has been noted as prompt, broader property concerns including security, building access, and common area conditions remain unresolved due to communication gaps.

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 residents have experienced challenges reaching management and receiving consistent communication about building updates.

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.

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

The Roost is very walkable and bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade B+
Transit
Good
Grade C
Biking
Bikeable
Grade C

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

The closest school to The Roost is Menachem Mendel Seattle Cheder Day School, a private middle school 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Washington Middle School, 0.4 miles away.

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

Contact & management

The Roost is managed by ShowMeTheRent.com. The leasing office's phone number is (509) 776-7654x7.