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Mid-Rise Apartment  «  Cardinal Group Management
University District, 4751 12th Ave NE | Seattle
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Covered Parking  
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Short Term Rentals  
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Sun Deck
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

8.5
Great
2 Reviews

About this Location

Safeway
3 min walk
Ravenna Park
14 min walk
542 (bus) - 4 min
355/67 (bus) - 3 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,670+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,180+

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Rooms with A/V Capabilities
    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Sun Deck

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Minimum Lease Term  

  • Living Room

    •  Ceiling Fans
    •  Central A/C

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Covered Parking  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pet Weight  
    •  Max Pets Limit  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
    •  Gated Community

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 8.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

7.0
Location
7.0
Amenities
8.5
Management
7.0
Value
7.0
Social
6.5
Safety
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Close to school but unpleasant neighborhood

This apartment is in a decent location in that it is close to the university. However, the location isn't great in terms of overall life quality because there are only two grocery stores nearby, and they are both quite small versions of these stores (Trader Joe's and Safeway). The Target closed in late 2023, and the Goodwill closed in September 2024, so there are fewer and fewer options for basic necessities. The food options are not great for vegans. I feel uncomfortable walking along University Ave, especially when it gets dark in the evenings, which is unfortunate because I need to cross it in order to get to school. There is a fire station a block from my apartment, so I hear that at least once a night unless I close my window. There is no AC.

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  • Studio / 1 bath
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Expensive but worth it

Helix-Ellipse is admittedly over what I wanted to budget, but I'm nonetheless glad I moved here. The location is near Trader Joe's and Safeway for grocery options, a vegan restaurant, and several coffee shops. It's about a 10-minute walk to campus, which is perfect for me.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 20 Recs

Taste of India
Cedars on Brooklyn
Pizza Pi Vegan Pizzaria
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grocery 2 Recs

Safeway
Trader Joe's
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convenience 1 Rec

Walgreens
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fitness 26 Recs

YMCA of Greater Seattle - Universi…
Community Fitness
Hopelandic Yoga
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parks 3 Recs

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
Meridian Playground
South Passage Point Park
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coffee 15 Recs

Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe
Morsel
WOW Bubble Tea
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About University District

The University District neighborhood has a lot to offer its residents. As it surrounds the University of Washington, residents are in tune with the young and thriving vibes radiating from the campus. Residents have access to history and culture with the area’s historic architecture and close by esta...
Museums
Cheap Food
Convenient
Feels Unsafe
Young and Fun
Public Transit
Close to Campus
Median rents in University District
Studio
$
1,600
1 Bedroom
$
2,100
2 Bedroom
$
2,850

Getting around University District

542 (bus)

4 min

355/67 (bus)

3 min

44 (bus)

6 min

45/71/73 (bus)

4 min

Parking at Helix-Ellipse

Covered Parking

Reserved spaces available

Parking Near Helix-Ellipse

Classic Parking - West Garage C

18 min
$200 / month

Joes Auto Park

21 min
$220 / month

Abm Parking Services

21 min
$245 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

University District Reviews

11 reviews
Reviewed by Anonymous living at Silver Apartments
Close to school, always people around, stuff going on, stuff open late, water and greenery and bus lines all nearby.
Reviewed by Foster MBA Student living at Mercer Court
Easy access to everything. Close to campus. Beautiful place.
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Dolphin
There are pretty good restaurants in the U district, a variety of grocery stores and easy access to UW.
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Lothlorien Apartments
Overall safe, but not clean.
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at 4106 Brooklyn Ave NE
Close to campus, but the ave gets old
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Cedar Apartments, 1045 NE Campus Parkway
very safe and a lot of food.
Reviewed by Foster MBA Student living at Stanford
Good food around and very close to campus but not much else to do and not actually a very clean or scenic area
Reviewed by UW Law Student living at Laurel Village
Prohibitively expensive for students, but it feels safe.

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