The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

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The Blake Apartments

5020 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136
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  • Studio Bedrooms
  • 399–427Square Feet

About The Blake Apartments

Relax and enjoy the view! Named for the most prominent island seen from its expansive rooftop deck, The Blake Apartments look out over the Puget Sound, offering an escape from the bustling neighborhood below. A five minute walk from the Alaska Junction in West Seattle, The Blake is steps away from the Rapid Ride, a new element of Seattles Metro system that carries you north as far as downtown Seattle, and south as far as West Seattles Westwood Village.

The Blake Apartments is located in the Junction Neighborhood and 98136 Zip code of Seattle, WA.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 2 elevators
  • Abundant Natural Light
  • Accent Walls in Designer Hues
  • Accent walls in Northwest-designed hues
  • Alarm
  • Built Green 3-Star Certification
  • Choice of service provider including CenturyLink,
  • Controlled Access
  • Courtyard
  • Dog/Pet Washing Station
  • Elevated 4th floor courtyard with lush greenscape
  • Enclosed bike room storage
  • Expansive picture windows
  • Ice Maker
  • Ideal Central West Seattle Location
  • Modern tile backsplashes
  • Onsite Fitness Facility and Bouldering Wall
  • Picturesque views of the Puget Sound, the Olympic
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Quartz countertops and allergen-free wood-like flo
  • Rock Climbing Wall
  • Roof Deck with Grills and Fire Pit
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Sliding Barn Doors*
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Stainless Style Appliances
  • Storage lockers
  • Stylish Tile Backsplashes
  • Trash Pickup Included
  • Vaulted Ceilings
  • Wifi Avilable

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

    • Studio

      From $1,450

      Studio 1 Bath S1 MFTE

      Studio, 1 Bath, 399-427 sq ftAvailable May 15

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
      $1,450 May 15, 2025414427$500

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,225 - $1,450
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

    Property Information

    • 103 Units
    • 8 Stories
    • Built in 2014

    Pet Policy - Cats and Dogs

    • The following are deposits/rent for your pets: (1) Pet: $600. (2) Pets: $1200 Deposit ($600 refundable for each pet). Pet rent is $25 for (1) pet and $50 for (2) pets.

    Parking Fees & Info

    Parking Garage

    • Garage Fee: $125 /Mo

    Parking Other

    • Other Fee : $60 /Mo
    • 1 Space; Motocycle Parking

    Fee & Deposit Info

    Recurring Fees

    • $125 Garage Fee
    • $60 Parking Other Fee

    One-Time Fees

    • $45 Application Fee

    Features and Amenities

    Living Area Features

    • Walk In Closets

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    5020 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

    Hours and Contact Info

    Open Now
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    Monday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Tuesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Wednesday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Thursday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
    SundayClosed

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    91 / 100

    Walker’s Paradise

    Daily errands do not require a car

    Bike Score®

    63 / 100

    Bikeable

    Some bike infrastructure

    Transit Score®

    51 / 100

    Good Transit

    Many nearby public transportation options

    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    4.8
    6 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Loved The Blake!

      December 26, 2021
      We bought a home here in West Seattle and recently moved out of the Blake Apartments after renting a bright, light-filled 2 bdr apartment for a year. We were so impressed with the staff -- the feeling of community they inspire, and the positive, helpful attitude that we experienced. Brandon was always there for us whenever we needed anything, and his upbeat, "can-do" personality combined with his stellar skillset was all that one could hope for in a Maintenance Manager. Lacy rocked it as a ...
      Property Manager -- responsive, always on top of things, and continually creating a friendly, community oriented atmosphere that made The Blake feel like home. And last but not least was Caleb, who fits in perfectly at the Blake and always made us feel like we had a good friend ready to lend a helping hand. The truth is, had we not found just the right house to buy, we probably would have stayed there forever!
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    • RUDE !

      February 7, 2020
      I stopped by to inquire about an apartment and the manager was outside and said "I DON'T HAVE TIME TO SHOW YOU ANYTHING RIGHT NOW BECAUSE I'M VERY BUSY" ! She was planting a couple of small flowers in the potted planter by the front entrance. Based on that experience I have NO plans on renting there if my inquiry was too much of a bother for her to at least talk to me for two minutes. Rude and unprofessional. Nope, no plans on going back there.
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    • Careless property management!

      January 28, 2020
      When I moved in I asked management if they had secure bike parking. I was shown a locked secure room with entry only by assigned key fob. They stated that their had been no security issues. My bike was stolen within a month of moving in. I let the property manager know (Paulette). I was told that security camera to that room was inoperable at the time of the theft. After no follow up by management I wrote it off as a 2500 loss. I left a post on the community web page. At that point 3 other ...
      tenants also disclosed they had their bikes stolen. This made the manager so mad she accused me of making up the theft of my bike. I was so angry by this time I paid 3000.00 to break my lease and moved on. Avoid any apartments managed by the property management company managing The Blake. Good Luck out their!
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    • Awful Management

      May 11, 2018
      1. The utility company wrongly charged us a $40 vacant fee. When I brought it to management's attention they said not to pay it, and they would take care of it. Each month that passed, the utility company added on late fees to the unpaid charge. Management continued to say they were working on it, but it was "out of their hands". When we contacted the real estate company who owns the property (SIX MONTHS later) it was finally addressed. If we hadn't involved the real estate company, the apartment ...
      management never would have taken care of the issue. 2. One of the reasons we chose to live at The Blake is because it claims to be a smoke-free building, and we have health issues that are aggravated by smoke. The tenants below us began smoking on their balcony, and from inside their apartment all day and all night. Each time this happens, our apartment fills with smoke. We first brought it to management's attention in January 2018. They said the tenants admitted to smoking, and a verbal warning was given. However, the smoking continued. Management then said they were serving the tenants with a 10-day comply or vacate notice. When we checked on the status of the notice, they admitted that since they had "dragged their feet", they weren't able to act on the notice. It has now been FIVE MONTHS of this, and the management still says they're "exploring their legal options". 3. Last week, we woke up in the middle of the night to water pouring out of our ceiling/walls and our smoke detector. We called the emergency maintenance number, and the maintenance guy said the person in the apartment two floors above it had an issue with their toilet. It became an all night/all morning ordeal, and I had to miss a day of work to deal with it. It has now been one week of large and noisy fans and dehumidifiers running 24/7, making our 600 sq ft apartment 85 degrees. The machines use so much energy that we can only have one light on in the apartment, or else a fuse blows. I emailed the apartment manager a week ago asking if our electrical bill would be adjusted to account for this. I also asked if they could tell us what time the restoration company planned to come back every day for testing. Of course, I have not received a response back. In fact, when they came in to take pictures of the damage, their only remarks were, "These things happen. Renter's insurance covers a lot." Overall, I would not recommend living at The Blake.
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    • Beautiful building, amazing neighbors, awesome staff!

      October 12, 2015
      I recently relocated from Los Angeles, and wasn't able to tour the building before signing a lease which was pretty scary. Tawny, the office manager, made everything so easy, keeping in constant communication, answering any questions I had, sending me pictures etc..last time I checked we had 30 emails! I was so impressed when I finally moved in and got to see the apartment for the first time. Pictures were beautiful but didn't do it justice-my apartment,an open one bedroom, is huge! I easily fit ...
      a sofa, desk, two benches, bookshelf, chest and side table with still plenty of space left over in the living room. The "living area" is large as well-I easily fit a queen size bed, night stand and TV console. The building even smells good ha! I honestly feel like I live in a hotel. I've met several other tenants and everyone has been beyond friendly. SO happy this is my new home!!
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    • The Blake Apartments Review

      August 5, 2015
      You get the best of both worlds of living in the city of Seattle in this apartment complex in the heart of West Seattle. The apartment is in a great location with local shops and great restaurants nearby. It only takes a short walk to the rapid bus station to downtown Seattle. Aside from great location, the apartment building itself is well maintained. The staff are friendly and they respond to maintenance requests right away. The building is clean and has a parking garage so I always feel safe ...
      coming home at night. The community lounge has a beautiful view of the ocean and can be reserved for private events. Overall my experience living here has been very positive.
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    Nearby Schools

    West Seattle High School

    Seattle Public Schools
    3000 California Avenue Southwest
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1329 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    6/10

    Fairmount Park Elementary School

    Seattle Public Schools
    3800 Southwest Findlay Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (428 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    8/10

    Madison Middle School

    Seattle Public Schools
    3429 45th Avenue Southwest
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (981 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
    8/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from The Blake Apartments.

    Big Box and Retail

    Petco
    4724 California Ave SW
    1 minute drive / 0.17 miles away
    Walgreens
    6303 35th Ave SW
    3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
    Safeway
    2622 California Ave SW
    4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    6000 16th Ave SW
    5 minute drive / 1.91 miles away
    1424 Fourth Avenue, Suite 410
    9 minute drive / 4.28 miles away
    900 Broadway
    10 minute drive / 4.82 miles away

    Groceries

    Whole Foods
    39th St
    1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away
    Thriftway
    4201 SW Morgan St
    3 minute drive / 1.08 miles away
    Pcc Natural Markets
    2749 California Ave SW
    3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

    Hospitals

    2600 Southwest Holden
    4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away
    325 9th Avenue
    9 minute drive / 4.35 miles away
    925 Seneca St
    9 minute drive / 4.52 miles away

    Military Bases

    14 minute drive / 6.89 miles away
    15 minute drive / 7.19 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    4540 California Ave SW
    1 minute drive / 0.22 miles away
    4755 Fauntleroy Way SW
    1 minute drive / 0.37 miles away
    4151 Fauntleroy Way
    2 minute drive / 0.72 miles away

    The Blake Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

    Transit Stations

    7 minute drive / 3.27 miles away

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    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Seattle Studio Apartments $1,682$750$10,000+
    Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,361$620$10,000+
    Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,202$952$10,000+
    Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments $3,997$1,075$10,000+
    Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,994$1,099$8,000
    Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,680$950$5,500

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