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Velo And Ray

$1,717 – $3,207/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1 bath
  • 414–768 sq ft
  • 4 units available
3636 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103

As of October 13, 2026, Velo And Ray in Seattle, WA has 4 apartments for rent from $1,717 to $3,207/mo. One-bedrooms start at $2,017 and two-bedrooms at $3,207. The average asking rent has risen 36.8% since June 18, 2026, from $1,687 to $2,307.

Floor plans

4 floor plans · 4 available units · Prices checked October 13, 2026

Plan SA

1 Bath • 414 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,717/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
E303R$1,717414Sep 1

Plan 1A - Open One Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 538 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,017/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
133V$2,017538Oct 24

Plan 1E - Open One Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 576 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,287/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
434R$2,287576Sep 22

Plan 2A

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 768 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,207/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
323V$3,207768Oct 6

See all 20 units listed at Velo And Ray, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Velo And Ray has ranged from $1,687 to $3,117. The current average is $2,307, up $620 (36.8%) from $1,687 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (108 days observed).
MonthAverage asking rentLowest – highestUnits listed
Oct 2026$2,331$1,717 – $3,2074
Sep 2026$2,107$1,669 – $3,3275
Aug 2026$2,577$2,067 – $3,3494
Jul 2026$2,342$1,617 – $3,1174
Jun 2026$2,066$1,609 – $2,8493

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $1,717 – $3,207/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Sep 1

Cost to rent here

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

Lowest-priced apartment: Plan 1A - Open One Bedroom at $2,017

$2,313/mo

$296/mo above the advertised rent

  • Rent

    $2,017

  • Electric, gas, water

    est.

    $184

  • Internet

    est.

    $66

  • Renters insurance

    est.

    $14

  • Laundry

    est.
    No in-unit washer/dryer listed

    $32

  • All-in monthly

    $2,313

By apartment size

SizeRent fromAll-in monthlyIncome to qualify
1 bedroom$2,017$2,313$72,612/yr
2 bedrooms$3,207$3,588$115,452/yr

Landlords commonly look for a monthly income of three times the rent, about $72,612 a year for the $2,017 one-bedroom. The median renter household in Seattle earns $88,103 a year.

Compared with the Seattle area

The median one-bedroom at Velo And Ray asks $2,152 a month, 20% above the Seattle area's typical one-bedroom asking rent of $1,790. Typical asking rents across the area are down 1.2% from a year earlier.

SizeMedian asking rent hereSeattle-area asking rentSeattle rent paid
1 bedroom$2,152$1,790$1,899
2 bedrooms$3,207$2,049$2,404
Area asking rent: typical rent asked for a new lease across the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, Apartment List Rent Estimates, August 2026.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

  • Fitness Center

  • Rooftop Terrace

  • Waterfront Views

  • Ac Port

  • Mandatory Fee: Utilities Cost Based On Usage Plus Monthly Utility Service Fee (Conservice) $5.00/Month


Amenity photos

  • Roof deck

Location

3636 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA, 98103


Resident reviews

4.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Location4.1
Management3.5
Maintenance4.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.0
Building Quality3.4

Residents appreciate the property's excellent location, responsive maintenance team, and quality amenities like the rooftop. However, significant concerns persist around remote management responsiveness, security issues including package theft, move-out billing practices, and building maintenance gaps such as broken doors, elevators, and trash chutes that take weeks to repair.

The property benefits from an excellent walkable location near Fremont, parks, transit, and downtown Seattle, with convenient access to restaurants, bars, and the Burke-Gilman Trail. Maintenance staff are consistently praised for responsiveness and friendliness. However, residents report concerns about limited parking availability, lack of onsite management, package theft, and inconsistent communication from the leasing office, alongside issues with summer heat due to limited ventilation and window design.

Management responsiveness and communication are inconsistent, with positive experiences from some residents contrasting sharply with complaints about slow response times, unclear billing practices, and lack of on-site presence. Maintenance staff are consistently praised as responsive and professional. Move-out charges for painting and cleaning are a recurring concern, with residents reporting unexpected fees despite being told otherwise during move-in. The absence of on-site management has been cited as contributing to delayed issue resolution and reduced building oversight.

Maintenance staff consistently receive high praise for responsiveness, professionalism, and quality workmanship on repairs ranging from appliances to plumbing and HVAC systems, with most work orders addressed same-day or next-day. However, some residents report occasional delays on building-wide infrastructure issues like door repairs and system malfunctions, and communication gaps can occur when issues are not escalated promptly to the maintenance team.

The property offers well-designed units in an excellent location with amenities including a rooftop, gym, and community spaces that residents generally appreciate. Maintenance staff are consistently praised for responsiveness and friendliness. However, the building faces recurring challenges with cleanliness of common areas due to resident behavior, package theft and security concerns, delayed response times on non-emergency issues, and the lack of on-site management presence, which has contributed to declining upkeep over time.

The building offers solid construction with good sound insulation in many units, but maintenance responsiveness varies significantly. Common areas frequently suffer from cleanliness issues due to resident behavior rather than staff effort, and remote management creates delays in addressing problems like broken doors, elevators, and security concerns. Maintenance staff are consistently praised for friendliness and efficiency, though building-wide issues like thin walls in some units, poor ventilation, and package theft persist.

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

Minimal Transit

Very Bikeable


About this property

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Immerse yourself in elegant, urban-inspired interiors and ample amenities in the “center of the universe” at Velo and Ray apartments in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Explore each of the unique studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans across our two Fremont locations to discover chic style enhanced by luxurious features like hardwood-style vinyl flooring, porcelain kitchen backsplashes, and sleek, streamlined cabinetry. Plus, with loft-style residences and live/work options, you’re sure to find an ideal fit no matter your needs. Each residence at both of our pet-friendly locations benefits from an array of amenities for your enjoyment. Socialize with friends and neighbors amid stunning views in the rooftop club room, work up a sweat in the fitness center, or take in fresh air while cooking up fresh fare in our outdoor kitchen with BBQ station. We also offer many amenities designed with the urban cyclist in mind, like our bike maintenance area, bike storage, and indoor cycling studio. Just outside your door, our ground-level retail offerings make everyday errands a breeze, and eclectic Fremont has you covered for bites, brews, art, and entertainment. Nearby Gas Works Park offers 19 acres of green space, and just beyond that, Seattle’s diverse collection of neighborhoods unfold in every direction, offering you endless opportunities to fill your calendar with social events and outdoor adventures. The City of Seattle Renter's Handbook (PDF) summarizes the rental regulations and outlines the obligations and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords. A paper copy is available from the Leasing Office upon request. This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


Nearby schools

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

B F Day Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.4 mi

Hamilton International Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.5 mi

Wallingford Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.7 mi

St Benedict School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.9 mi

Interlake Child Care/Lrng Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Kapka Cooperative School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.0 mi

The Meridian School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.1 mi

Northwest Montessori

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.1 mi

Small Planet Mont Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

N Seattle 5's Co-Op Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.4 mi

Contact & management