999 Hiawatha Apartments

Hard to find pet friendly apartment here in Seattle. My biggest complaint, and not an apartments issue, but so many residents here don’t pick up after their pets. It’s annoying to take my dogs out only to have to make sure they don’t step on someone else’s poop. Like I said, not apartments fault but still gross. Next up is price. I know seattle is insanely expensive, but for the area, I am surprised at what we pay. There isn’t much around this immediate area in terms of attractions either.
Would love to have a gym, especially for the price.
Nice roof top decks too! Two of them with chairs, loungers, and a grill.

I heart Hiawatha. My husband and I moved here 1.5 years ago and we are quite happy. The management is really caring — in particular Miranda runs things and you can always find her cleaning some common space, receiving packages, organizing a BBQ, or giving a tour to potential new neighbors. The apartment complex is new, with insulated walls so we never hear our neighbors, and cute little balconies to keep a table or your compost bin. They are pet friendly without a noticeable pet odor and have a lovely community garden to collect some fresh herbs for dinner. My only «complaint» is that there is no gym — which I knew when I signed the lease, solved by the Seattle bouldering gym located across the street. People in the complex are usually very friendly with only the occasional Seattle freeze encounter. Close to the International District for yummy food and close to the hospitals (which means close to work for us). If you are looking for a new, clean, quiet, convenient place to live with good management, look into Hiawatha!

999 Hiawatha is a good building to live in. The complex is very new and has a nice rooftop with BBQ grills and a view of Mt. Rainier. The apartments have new appliances and washer/​dryer units. The facilities are kept clean and the building management team is very friendly. There is also secured underground parking along with street parking available.

My wife and I moved into a studio here a few months ago. Miranda worked with us over the phone and email while we were still in Texas and even filmed a tour of the unit for us. She continues to be incredibly responsive whenever we need anything. We have a border collie and the place is dog friendly. The apartment building accepts packages for you if one arrives while you are out. I think this is great because buildings aren’t always secure. (I sadly did have a package stolen before this was put in place.)
This is by far the best experience either of us has ever had renting. The staff is so friendly and they go above and beyond what we’ve experienced anywhere else.
Pros
Nice staff
Flat utilities
Next to trail and Judkins park
Rooftop deck with tables and umbrellas and view of Mt. Rainier
Underground parking
Close to downtown and Columbia City
Bus stops close by
Bicycle parking in garage
Cons
Lacks gym
Neutral
Cable and internet is rolled into rent but not optional.

I lived there for 9 mos. Their brochure promotes pet friendly… but, now the roof top decks are suddenly not pet friendly. Apparently, a pet pooped one too many times… so uh… that means we must punish all if the residents with very compliant pets… the entire unit was just that, a unit. It was a safe box with one window. And at Christmas .my mother paid $ 35.00 extra to deliver on time. I didn’t get my package on time bc of ordinance from the office regarding a package receiving-​approv form… during Christmas, really? So, due to my working… and the office hours only between 9 – 5 …uh…without a drop box… or an online portal… on the plus. i felt safe inside the bldg. Only heard neighbors dog… many homeless would sleep in the park and i saw 1 man defecate steps away from the bldg entrance… so, yes it’s by a park… but it Seattle, that means more opportunities for naked homeless instead of dogs!

I lived here for about a year with my girlfriend in a 1br + den. We had a really great experience here. Some things we liked:
–Management is really nice/​helpful and have an office in the building open 7 days a week.
–Super quiet (didn’t hear our neighbors, no street noise).
–Flat rate w/​s/​g. Electricity bills work out to be pretty small.
–In unit washer/​dryer
–Pretty easy to find street parking for yourself or friends.
–Good location (close to parks and the I90 bike trail)
–Free internet (don’t have to deal with Comcast…)
–Their move out process was reasonable and fair.
–Rooftop deck and BBQs are nice
–Management always keeps the common areas very clean
The only downside was that my car was broken into a few times while parked on Hiawatha, but there’s not much else 999 can do since they already have private security that patrols every so often. I also think the garage parking is pretty reasonably priced (~$ 75 – 80) and would have just bought a garage spot if we stayed longer.

This is an update to my review that I made back in March of 2014. From the moment that I moved in until the very last day, 999 Hiawatha was always a great place to call home. Miranda and Shawn in the office are awesome and very concerned about their tenants comfort and satisfaction. The only reason I moved is because I had to move out of town, otherwise I definitely would have signed another lease. I had the 450 sq ft studio apartment and absolutely loved it.
–I had a beautiful view of downtown Seattle.
–Garage Parking was 75 – 85 dollars depending on the size of your vehicle, which is an awesome price compared to the rest of Seattle.
–W/​S/​T was a flat rate of 55 per month.
–Electric is billed bi-​monthly and I never had a bill higher than 45 dollars. Most of the time my electric was less than 20 per month. I hardly ever had to turn the heat on during the winter, as the apartment itself was very well insulated.
–One of the best things about this place is that for the year that I lived there, I hardly ever heard a sound from any of my neighbors. I was on the 2^nd floor, so I had tenants living above me, but I honestly never heard anything, not even normal apartment walking noises.
–The apartment is right on the No. 7 bus line, And a cab to capital hill, bell town, pioneer square, the stadiums, Sodo, was all less than a 15 dollar cab ride. Super convenient!
–Another one of my favorite perks is that there is an awesome running trail that begins right across the street!
— I cannot stress enough about how awesome the FREE CABLE AND INTERNET is! When I moved the same exact package that I was getting at 999 Hiawatha cost me 130 per month!!! I did pay the cable company (Wave) about 30 dollars a month because I added a DVR, and other channel packages… But seriously the Free Cable and Internet is HUGE!!!
— The rooftop decks have awesome views of the City and Mt. Rainier. The Herb Garden was an awesome added bonus! I used the fresh thyme, chives, mint, rosemary and sage quite often!
The only cons that I can think of:
–In the summer the apartment would get really hot, like almost 90 degrees inside of the apartment. I suggest getting some fans or a portable A/​C if you’re used to having A/​C. I managed to get through a summer without an A/​C but i probably wouldn’t do it again. Portable A/​C can be purchased fairly cheap.
–Although the location is super convenient, most places are not very walkable. If you want to get downtown or the grocery store you will have to drive or get public transportation.
Overall, I absolutely loved my time at 999 Hiawatha and would definitely live there again If I ever move back to Seattle. To top it all off, I just got my security deposit in the mail today. My security deposit was $ 550 (including my garage clicker) I received $ 512.85 dollars of that back. They took out minor charges for some cleaning and some damages that I made, but overall I was treated more than fair. I highly suggest that you give them a try! You won’t regret it!

This place is awful! Yes, the apartments themselves may look nice and stainless steel appliances; however the staff is unprofessional. When I walked in the office for a tour that I had an appointment already set; i was forced to wait 15 minutes until the manager decided he wanted to come out of his desk. He was dressed unprofessional, his attitude was the «I am better than you» kind, and he was very rude. Not to mention that the apartment complex is on Rainer Ave S; the worst area in Seattle, and yet they charge 1200 for a 600 square foot studio!!! Insane! When I mentioned that the rent is a little high for a studio apartment; the manager said that the area more than makes up for it. And when I mentioned that the area is one of the worst area’s in Seattle, he pretty much showed me the door. Very unprofessional. After the experience I had their, I wouldn’t move in their if i wanted too.

I’ve been living here for a month now and have mostly great things to say. My other half and I moved from NH and didn’t have a chance to visit before moving in. Miranda was great about working with us from afar, sent video of our unit, and was great with communication. Our unit faces east in a cute little neighborhood, pretty quiet, and we can see Mt. Rainier from our balcony. Building is well insulated, I never hear my neighbors or people in the hall. The rooftop deck has little herb gardens and a nice grill, and a resident BBQ is in the works we hear. Fantastic access to the Mountains to Sound trail for biking/​running. Judkins park is close, as is a huge Goodwill. The 7 and the 550 bus are really convenient to get downtown in about 15 minutes.
Just a couple of cons:
1. We have cats and like most places the pet rent/​fees are really high but they know they can charge it, so they do. Luckily, the rent is decent to start.
2. The parking space we were assigned is right next to the bike rack in the garage and the bikes overflow into the space making it impossible to park in. Everyone was great about getting us a different spot, but that spot also is $ 10 dollars more a month and it isn’t right to charge more when it isn’t our fault that the original space couldn’t be used (We have a tiny Honda Fit, the car wasn’t too big.)

Your’re not living unless you are living here 999 Hiawatha! free cable & internet you can’t beat that plus we have two roof top decks, gas grill & an Fresh Herb garden coming soon! I love this newly developed Urban neighborhood. Location, location, location is perfect close to everything you will not be disappointed! Shawn Bo the manager is awesome with an amazing crew! I absolutely love my 1 bedroom + den, lots of closet space, brand new appliances oh’ and my huge ass bathroom I love it! I’m very grateful & Happy to be living @ 999 Hiawatha :)
Looking for a place? I encourage you to call today! Shawn Bo, Miranda schedule a tour we’re filling up fast!

Amazing community here at 999 Hiawatha Pl. The staff is great and its nice to live in a brand new apartment with the latest in appliances. This apartment is managed well and is in very safe area close to all things you love to do in SeaTown. I am very grateful to find such a great living space at an amazing price!

I’ve lived in Seattle for 9 months. My first apartment in the city was a nightmare, but thankfully I found 999 Hiawatha! I am definitely feeling at peace in a brand new building with all the modern conveniences I wanted, including stainless steel appliances, my own washer and dryer, etc… The 2 rooftop decks are GREAT, with great views and the park across the street is bliss for my dogs.
The building is clean, the units are well-​insulated from noise, there is plenty of parking AND it’s in a great location for public transportation and freeway access. I’m so happy I moved into the 999 Hiawatha community and I am thankful to Shawn and Miranda in the office for answering all my crazy questions!

Shawn Bo, the manager is amazing! Aaron in the office is super great awesome. The prices here are super competitive and even include cable & internet!!! Right on major bus lines, roads and freeways. Couldn’t ask for a more convenient location! Can’t wait for the summer to enjoy the rooftop decks!