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Mid-Rise Apartment
South Lake Union, 422 Yale Ave N | Seattle
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly  
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Parking Available
  •  Private Balconies  
  •  Short Term Rentals
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Sundeck
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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8.0
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About this Location

Whole Foods
13 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Seattle Center
19 min walk
255/545 (bus) - 6 min
40 (bus) - 9 min

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  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Clubhouse
    •  Grilling Station  
    •  Sundeck

  • Included

    •  Cable Ready

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Minimum Lease Term  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Ceiling Fans

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies  
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Great location, friendly staff

The Cairns is in a great location. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The price is a bit high, but pretty on par with the location. It is walking distance to the growing SLU neighborhood. The rooftop deck is very nice in the summer time. Maintenance staff is quick to fix most problems. The surrounding area has a few spots that can get sketchy at night, but with a double security system (door fob and elevator code), I have always felt safe in the building.

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parks 6 Recs

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About South Lake Union

Located just north of Downtown Seattle is the bustling South Lake Union neighborhood. This area has seen significant development recently, and now houses a mix of tech companies, luxury condos, and trendy restaurants. The neighborhood is well-connected by public transport and features a streetcar li...
Median rents in South Lake Union
Studio
$
2,045
1 Bedroom
$
2,500
2 Bedroom
$
3,395

Getting around South Lake Union

255/545 (bus)

6 min

40/C Line (bus)

9 min

70 (bus)

6 min

8 (bus)

7 min

Parking Near The Cairns

No parking is available at The Cairns, but there is parking nearby.

Ace Parking - 501 Eastlake

2 min
$305 / month

Ace Parking - 500 Yale

2 min
$305 / month

Florida Parking Group Sushi Sake Valet

7 min
$150 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

South Lake Union Reviews

8 reviews
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Cascade
The neighborhood has some grocery stores and food options, however it is more geared towards professionals as there are a few tech companies with large campuses nearby. Because of this, many food options close early and are not open on weekends. However, it is close enough to Capitol Hill that there are nightlife options if you're willing to walk a little ways.
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at AMLI 535
I love this neighborhood. Cascade is right next to SLU and Downtown, so you have lots of restaurants and cafes and things nearby, but this area is pretty residential (and Amazon offices), so it's laid back and a bit quieter than in Downtown.
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at AMLI South Lake Union
You Can take a quick uber ride anywhere in the city and you can walk to bars, restaurants and lake union! It's a up and coming location and there is lots to do!
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Carolina Courts
I love the lake! Fun places to eat, a lot of parks, and overall just beautiful. Feels a little sketch to walk around alone at night, but I've only had one incident with an inappropriate drunk(?) guy, and nothing serious.
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at Boxcar
Very safe to walk around, close to the Lake Union park, 15 minute walk to downtown that crosses through the shopping areas. Brisk walk uphill to get to the trendier restaurants and bars.
Quiet in the evenings when all the tech employees leave and ongoing construction stops
Reviewed by Seattle Resident living at The Century
Denny Triangle has many pros and cons. Pros - central to most Seattle neighborhoods, quick walk downtown, some good restaurants/bars. Cons - not the safest neighborhood, could have more going on.
Reviewed by Foster MBA Student living at Alley 24
Good walkability, good location, close to downtown
Reviewed by Seattle U Law Student living at Radius
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