Authentic and artistic mid-century Seattle apartments
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A boutique community. Open courtyards. Private patios, decks and in some cases, even yards! Freshly detailed and updated mid-century interiors. What’s not to love?
1- and 2-bedroom mid-century
apartments for rent
What happened in 1962 in Seattle? The Century 21 Exposition or Seattle’s World’s Fair, celebrating modern science, space exploration and “the progressive future” took place at the Seattle Center. The Washington State Pavilion (now Climate Pledge Arena) hosted people from all over the world. And of course, the Space Needle and our very own Troll Eye Apartments opened their doors. As a nod to our 60s sibling structures, each apartment at Troll Eye boasts a one-of-a-kind space age door graphic welcoming residents home to their retro residence.
Embracing mid-century design, the distinct residences at Troll Eye include one- and two-bedroom homes with square footages from 520 to 800 square feet. Details such as wainscotting and built-ins retain the character of the 60s, but large sound-insulated windows and updated kitchens and baths ensure the community is in step with our modern world.
Troll Eye Apartments sits under the watchful eye of its famous neighbor, the Fremont Troll, who was created under the Aurora Bridge in 1990. Some call it good luck. We call it a good location! Stroll easily to bars, restaurants, breweries, recreation, Lake Union, grocery stores and of course, the famous Fremont Sunday Market. When you’ve had your fill, come back to your home in the Center of the Universe and relax on your private covered deck or patio. Groovy.
FEATURES & AMENITIES
- Private, individual apartment entries – no lobby
- Retro, fun unique Troll Eye door art on every home’s front door
- Large, covered decks and patios, private yards (specific homes)
- Open floor plans
- Ensuite washer and dryer
- Stainless appliances
- Granite countertops (in some homes)
- Bathtubs with glass shower doors (in some homes)
- Home storage cabinetry
- Wood and wood-look flooring
- Wainscotting and wall molding (in some homes)
- Built-in wardrobes and drawers (in some homes)
- Large, sound-insulated windows ensure bright interior spaces
- Window blinds for privacy and late-afternoon naps
- USB charging stations
- 1962 vibe, updated systems – new copper plumbing and electrical
COMMUNITY
- Small-scale property with a boutique feel
- Open breezeways and courtyards add light, air circulation and a charming vibe too!
- Gear, home and bike storage
- Off-street reserved parking
- Pet-friendly
- High-speed internet ready
- On-site management
LOCATION
- In the Center of the Universe – Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood
- Within steps of the watchful, beloved Fremont Troll and Troll’s Knoll Park
- Walkscore: 96 (“Walker’s Paradise”)
- Bikescore: 83 (“Very Bikeable”)
- Transit at your doorstep – bus connections to Downtown Seattle, the University of Washington campus and beyond
- A quick walk to the Fremont Microsoft Connector bus stop
- 3 miles north of Downtown Seattle
- Immediate access to shops, dining, breweries, a climbing gym, running, biking and walking trails
- 3 blocks to the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop Trail
- Best of both worlds – 3 blocks to both the Stone Way restaurant corridor as well as the central Fremont bar & restaurant scene
- 4 blocks to groceries – PCC Market and the Fremont Sunday Market
- 3 blocks to the Stone Way restaurant corridor
- 3 blocks to the Silicon Canal employers – Google, Tableau and more
- 3 blocks to the Seattle Ship Canal and Lake Union - kayaking, rowing, paddle boarding, boating and more await!
- 3 blocks to swimming and small boat launching fun at the Lake Washington Rowing Club dock
- A five-minute walk to Gas Works Park for 4th of July fireworks, relaxing and playing
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A SIDE NOTE, IMPORTANT TO US
At Cliffside , we are welcoming to all people
Cliffside is an Indigenous-owned company, located in Seattle on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people, whose ownership includes citizens of the Nez Perce Nation. True to Fremont’s unofficial motto, De Libertas Quirkas, we also try to not take ourselves too seriously, and encourage our residents to be themselves, whatever that turns out to be!
