Joel and Noella are the BEST…read more I worked personally with Joel for years and he was always responsive and professional. Him and Noella always go the extra mile to make sure residents are happy. They are great people! Would definitely recommend Arete to friends and family! Ask for these two in the front office for a seamless experience!

I lived here for a year. Nothing in my corner apartment is worth mentioning. My college…read morerefrigerator leaked all the time, I smelled smoke of all kinds, the walls are so thin i could here my neighbor having sex. The elevas always go down. I found out after I lived here and paid too much and worked my ass off everyday it was also available to those we did. So if you don't work and live off the government this is the place for you!

Inviting, appealing. The only model is the penthouse 3br (more like 2br with tiny office) that is…read morenot on offer for rent. Nice simple clean contemporary designs. quartz countertops in kitchen. This unit is considered premium because of the wine fridge, led bathroom mirrors, & heated toilet seat (not a toto). I would compare to non-premium units and the cost difference, those are small costs for a developer, & given the upscale vibe it is trying for...wouldn't'; that be standard at least in view units?!? Vela is right in heart of Kirkland, nice for walkability but can get noisy / Note: summer traffic into the heart of downtown Kirkland can take quite a bit of time. If you are new to the area, factor another 20 minutes to get there during summer and or festival/busy times. There is a gym and yoga studio, but you are charged a monthly fee on top of your rent, more like if you were a condo owner. As of this week (late October 2023), Tyler says they are about 53% occupied. Note: Privacy. So you want light & views but all blinds go from top to bottom, verses the bottom up, which is what you need at least for your Bedrooms...otherwise, you are in a fishbowl at a busy aquarium & you are the main attraction. Because you do not own, you cannot change this. Parking is extra; One spot per bedroom for about $175 each (while spaces last), small storage options for a similar fee, common area fee can be about $150 as well more or less depending on occupancy & sq footage. Add it up, it becomes quite pricy. Thus, you may end up another $500 on a 2br in charges plus of course your utilities/wifi etc as you would have anywhere. the unit below the one I saw would set you back about $5000 monthly. Asked about who they consider their competition, Tyler said maybe only two developments in Kirkland. I beg to differ, look at Carillon Apartments Residences, more like condos for rent with the western view, upscale remodels, common areas, easier access & more privacy, and most of those do not include extras for parking & common areas. (but always inquire) Also odd that Tyler said they are leases vs rent. Perhaps leasing sounds better to them...and when I asked about the difference he didn't' know. He seemed a bit confused about condo ownership vs renting at a condo in terms of paying for common areas....as a renter at condo or apartment, usually, one does not pay a separate common area, so they need to be very clear about this early on in their pitch Ie total price. It feels a bit less than transparent re: the many fees. The developer is Continental properties. I would LOOK at reviews for Continental Properties (they also own Voda in Kirkland & another one whose name escapes me, but Tyler can tell you). We are slowly exploring options for family. We own in Carillon area and have a long family history of owning condos, homes, apartment buildings and also being renters ourselves of all those types of housing. After the experience and understanding the value, I will be looking elsewhere. Note, all reviews are from people who do not have a yelp presence so feels a bit fake. No photos of their units and no longevity of renting, if indeed they are or become renters. Hopefully CP will do a great job, but my experience didnt feel so clean/clear. Oh yeah, Tyler D. knew the features of the model penthouse that made it premium but then seemed not to know answers to my questions re: the floor and countertop materials. Turned out he did know but was hesitant to share about the vinyl flooring. Given the large footprint they have in our sweet little Kirkland, let's hope the Continental Properties is a good neighbor.

We knew as soon as we walked in and talked with Tyler we had found our new home. We could not walk…read morethe apartments due to the construction but Tyler took videos of the apartments so we could feel comfortable with our choice. He has also been very quick to respond to our questions. That type of above and beyond customer service is so appreciated! We have stopped in on several occasions during the process and have been able to meet Courtney and Katie as well. The place is beautiful but the fact that the team taking care of the residents are so great to work with is a HUGE plus! We are looking forward to moving in and calling Vela home!

The best place to live and the best staff!! I've been here 5 months now and truly feel at home. The…read morerooftop lounge is a heavenly view with all the amenities of a brand new, luxury apartment. Having said that, it's the people that make the difference, and the entire staff here is so good to work with and always helpful and accommodating!

I would highly recommend Boardwalk. The building and amenities are five stars alone, but the…read morebuildings staff are amazing. I'm very happy and grateful to be living here.

Eddie is awesome! He worked on my busted blinds, fixed my shower, and even found a faulty breaker…read morein my electrical panel (when no one else could). He's always prompt and solution oriented - ya know, things you want in a Maintenance Supervisor! I feel really lucky to have lived in a building with such a great on-site team!

From the owner: In the heart of Kirkland's Park Lane pedestrian oasis. Two blocks from sparkling Lake Washington…read more Vibrantly designed living spaces with air conditioning, modern tonal finishes, quartz counters and view decks. Resident 24-hour fitness center, community terraces with BBQs and active neighborhood scene. Viva la Voda!

This review is for my tour experience. Gorgeous apartments, spacious layouts, beautiful grounds,…read moreattentive, friendly and personable leasing agent (Jaden), the resident I interacted with was helpful and friendly, and did I mention the gorgeous apartments are an 11 on a scale from 1-10?

I've lived at Starboard Apartments for over a year and I really love it. The property is well…read moremaintained and the parking area kept clean. It's quiet and relaxing and the neighbors are friendly. The office manager, Jaden, has been helpful whenever I needed some advice and Shane, the maintenance manager, is quick to respond to issues and really knows his stuff. Starboard is in a great location with bus service and lots of shopping close by. And the jewel in the crown is the beach right across the street.

I rarely write reviews, but my experience with Tera Apartments deserves to be shared to warn…read moreothers. The management here is truly terrible, especially when it comes to the move-out process. My main issue is with Brandi, who works off-site and handles move-outs. She charged me for absolutely everything imaginable -- even though I left my apartment clean and in the same condition as when I moved in. I was hit with a $180 "cleaning fee" and additional charges for "damages," which were really just normal wear and tear. I had only a few small nail holes, which I carefully patched before leaving, but they still billed me for painting and repairs. To make matters worse, they deducted everything from my security deposit and even charged me extra for an insurance policy that I had already canceled and fully paid for. Their entire billing system is confusing, disorganized, and feels intentionally misleading. It honestly seems like they're trying to squeeze every last dollar out of residents on the way out. The property itself is also disappointing. * The hallways constantly smell like trash, and the garbage compactor is loud. * You can hear everything from your neighbors -- not because they're loud, but because the walls are so thin and poorly built. * The gym and common areas are dirty, often missing wipes or cleaning supplies. It's ironic, because they'll still charge you a cleaning fee when you move out. * Internet service is unreliable -- there's a required provider, and it's overpriced for how often it goes down (sometimes for an entire weekend). * Construction was ongoing for months outside my window. When I moved in, I was told it was "almost done." It wasn't. As for management communication -- it's practically nonexistent. Sometimes they respond, but most of the time, they don't have real answers or just pass you along. To make things worse, Brandi couldn't even locate my move-in condition file, yet still claimed I left the unit dirty. It's unprofessional and feels like a scam. In short: avoid Tera Apartments if you can. The property is poorly maintained, the management is unresponsive, and the move-out process is a complete nightmare designed to charge you for anything they can.

Good mgmt and nice apartments and amenities. The reason for the "meh" rating is because of the…read morerequired internet service provider, Gigstreem. Can't count on them to provide consistent WiFi. Makes work-from-home super difficult. Hoping Tera Apartments renegotiates their contract with Gigstreem and allows tenants to opt out if service quality doesn't match pricing!

It smells like a garbage dump for the past three weeks. The duct tapped the garbage chute. Added…read morea note to put it in room. So not only is 7 floors full in the wall, the rooms are half way night of garbage. I have dr's come 3 days a week that can't believe it's legal for people with health problems. I'm personally taking double anti nausea than normal. How welcoming to show a property and feel good about it, that's that just duct taped it. As the current tenants are passed is Ac not working along with garbage. I would run. Being an upscale apartment and you haven't even sent out a email. I don't think it's fair we don't get a big rent credit among with garbage and AC credit for the past couple months. Nobody should have to live like this. Especially with no explanation. We use to get follow up emails on everything that goes on.

Edit: Management has refunded me the 20-day charge after filing a complaint. Still happy that this…read moreis resolved now. I completed my full 12-month lease and moved out on time, yet management later attempted to charge me an additional 20 days of rent and insurance. I was explicitly told--both in person and in writing--that month-to-month leases were no longer offered. I also clearly communicated multiple times, via phone calls and in-person conversations, that I would not be renewing my lease. Management acknowledged this and promised that the 20-day rent charge after move-out would be re-credited (see screenshot). Despite these assurances, management reversed their position after move-out and issued an incorrect final balance. When I disputed the charge and requested clarification or legal justification, both the accounting team and management stopped responding to emails entirely and refused to provide any legal or compliance contact. This experience has been extremely frustrating and unprofessional. Policies were applied inconsistently, verbal and written representations were contradicted, and good-faith communication broke down once money was involved. As a result, I am now forced to resolve this matter through formal legal channels.

Property manager Nick Ushka truly exceeded our expectations with his exceptional service. He went…read moreabove and beyond to help us find the perfect first apartment. Nick skillfully coordinated a schedule that allowed us to tour three properties--Vision5, 162TEN, and Tudor Manor--on the same day. His proactive approach ensured that we could apply, sign the lease quickly, and pick up the keys in just three days. Throughout the move-in process, Nick was informative and consistently available to address our questions and concerns, making the transition smooth and stress-free. While all the apartments are small they are clean and have community areas featuring a full kitchen, a laundry facility, an outdoor patio, and a recreation room.

So due to unforeseen financial circumstances I had to come back to these apartments after moving…read moreout for a while. The management is somewhat the same, but a person named Alex is an added manager. They're patient and awesome. I still give this place a low rating though as pricing has only gotten worse, laundry sharing still sucks if not worse (CLEAN OUT YO DAMN NASTY LINT GUYS AND STOP TOUCHING MY LAUNDRY AFTER IT BEING DONE NO LESS THAN 5 MINUTES AGO), marijuana stank is still heavy, and LOUD neighbors still. Luckily I haven't had to call the police again here, but who's to say I won't have to in the future. My rent is "base" about $1,350 but after utilities and whatnot it's almost $1,600...YIKES for a low income apartment. I blame part newly shared State Farm down stairs (which by the way has been there for about 6 months and I've only seen people in there JUST LIKE TWICE?) Why is it even there??) To briefly mention, I have considered roommates but it didn't work out in my time frame at the time. So besides Alex being a cool additional person, I would NOT recommend this place unless you ABSOLUTELY cannot afford anywhere by yourself.

I am not even sure where to begin in this review, so I will start with Sonya who is the property…read moremanager. She is highly responsive, kind, incredibly competent, and has excellent communication skills. She is engaged and efficient. She is also flexible, reasonable, and sees the solution that would best serve all parties. We all love her. The property itself is new and modern and is perfectly located. There is a Safeway on the same block and E Madison is one block away as well as 23rd so it offers major bus lines in all directions. It is far enough away from the fray of downtown to feel peaceful yet be close enough to take a 10-minute Uber or bus to be in the action. Laundy on the property. Easy street parking. All good things!

Alright, after living here for around 4 months I feel like it's time to write a review. I'm not…read moregetting anything for this review. When I looked it up on Yelp for the first time I was a bit suspicious it had such high ratings but now I know they're justified. BACKGROUND - I am a Seattle transplant. Just graduated and just moved here fresh out of college. I wanted to live somewhere affordable, convenient, nice and still close enough to where all the fun stuff was. I looked at Cap Hill and the prices were outrageous. So the I landed on NAMU from an ad on Craigslist. LOCATION - around 5-10 minute drive from downtown Seattle and downtown Capitol Hill. Close enough for a short bus ride or a cheap Uber pool. If you check on the walk score it's around high 80s and the crime rate for the area is really low. Generally, it's closer to the suburbs. It's quiet at night because of that but occasionally there will be a siren once a week or people yelling once in a blue moon. But generally, really quiet. CONVENIENCE- I live right next to Safeway and can walk there in under 30 seconds which has saved my life many times. There's also a cute plant shop downstairs if you like plants and a Dominos pizza is opening soon, there's a Vietnamese sandwich place near the Safeway as well. The Safeway is open late which is great. There's also a YMCA a block away if you want to workout nearby! APT AMENITIES - in terms of amenities it is solid given how much rent you are paying. There's a bike rack, and a nice rooftop. None of my packages have EVER been stolen from the lobby and I've see packages left there for days so everyone in the building respects that. You can pay extra for storage and the laundry machines are on the 2nd and 3rd floor, which TAKE CARD. Generally they are full on the weekends but I haven't had an issue waiting long times for laundry. There's no pool, or lounge, trash chute or gym. The only things I wish the room had: an oven, a dishwasher (I just do my dishes by hand), and a closet. But I've adjusted. If you need these things to survive, consider that before you move in or if you have a ton of stuff / furniture / clothes because it likely won't fit. NOISE - Honestly, I'm assuming the insulation is top notch because I've heard my neighbors maybe once. ROOMS - The apartment was made in 2015 or something. I moved in 2017 and was the second tenant ever! The rooms are small, around 250-300sqft but I have enough room for a full-size bed, a queen size futon, a wardrobe hanger, and a small dining table and a bookshelf and no issues. It's a perfect studio for a single person and more than enough room to be comfy. Note there isn't a closet though so you'll have to make do with a buy your own closet thing. I really appreciate the mini fridge as it is honestly big enough for one person and since I live by Safeway I never really needed too much space anyway. The bathrooms are clean and modern and there's a big window too which is really nice in the mornings. LANDLADY / MAINTENANCE - This is what prompted me to write this review. The landlady, Sonya, has been nothing but incredible and responsive. She texts back almost immediately and even helped me once when I locked myself out of my room at midnight, and helped me get a package when I accidentally locked it. She's very thoughtful and kind and honestly I never knew how awesome thanks would be to have a great landlady until I met her! She also schedules maintenance once you report a problem to her. The maintenance guy, Mike, lives in the complex and shows up right on time to help fix your issues and is polite and nice. There was an incident where our hot water heater stopped working for around a day and Sonya immediately notified all the residents on the situation and provided suggestions for other solutions. And she even decorated the front door and lobby with a Christmas tree for the holidays!! Tldr - This is a great place to live if you're moving to Seattle as a single person. The rooms are "small" but modern, clean, and more than enough space for a studio. The facilities are brand new, and the landlady is awesome. The rent is affordable and I've I'm very happy living here and feel safe.

I've been helping a friend search for an apartment, and working with Myra has been an absolute…read moredream! She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly goes above and beyond to make the process seamless and stress-free. From the moment we met her, she made us feel heard and understood, taking the time to learn exactly what we were looking for. What really sets her apart is her genuine care and passion for what she does. she wants to make sure her clients find a place they can truly call home. If you're looking for a leasing agent who's kind, efficient, and an all-around superstar, look no further than Myra. I can't recommend her enough!

Fantastic community. I've lived here for 4+ years and did not once think of moving anywhere else…read morewhile in WA. The location is prime and walkable to the rail, grocery stores, shopping, etc. Amy, Maya, and the team are extremely friendly and super responsive to any questions or concerns; They put the needs and feedback of the community in mind with all the things they do-- From planning social events to enhancing the package delivery experience. I would totally come back to Metro 112 in a heartbeat if I return to WA :)