Fremont apartments for rent - Seattle, WA

Overview of Fremont

Fremont was once its own separate city, and though the neighborhood has now been a part of Seattle for more than a century, it never lost its unique sense of identity. Today, Fremont is the counterculture capital of Seattle, and locals proudly repeat their longtime Latin motto, which translates to "freedom to be peculiar". Self-expression is definitely encouraged, and community togetherness is important to everyone in this tight-knit neighborhood with strong ties to its past.

Fremont Seattle Apartments & Rentals

The apartments in Fremont Seattle have slightly higher rent prices, but you're getting a one-of-a-kind experience in return. With a unique, artistic community and beautiful views of the Seattle skyline, every street has prime real estate options. Live near Green Lake for easy access to Woodland Park Zoo, or choose an upscale condo that faces Queen Anne for modern amenities such as pools, fitness centers, and even full concierge service.

One-bedroom Fremont Seattle apartments start at $1200 and can cost as much as $3000, depending how close you are to the water. The trend toward micro-apartments is alive and well, and several luxury buildings on Stone Way offer studios and one-bedroom lofts that start at $1400 per month.

Dining & Entertainment in Fremont Seattle

Your taste buds won't get bored in these parts. Small, locally owned businesses include bakeries that specialize in organic pastries and miniature pies, more than thirty bars and breweries, and restaurants with everything from "sustainable sandwiches" to New York-style pizza. At night, outdoor entertainment keeps the streets full from spring through fall. Every Saturday evening during the summer, families gather for outdoor movies; the next day, they stock up at the open-air Sunday Market.

You'll have plenty of excitement when you decide to search for Fremont Seattle apartments. Annual events include Troll-a-ween, an homage to an enormous troll sculpture that sits beneath the Aurora Bridge that stretches across Ship Canal. The Summer Solstice Parade & Pageant also gets headlines every year for its unclothed cyclists.

Pet-Friendly Fremont Seattle Apartments

With more conservationists and vegetarians per capita than most Seattle neighborhoods, the locals here are generally very animal-friendly. Cats are permitted in the vast majority of apartments in Fremont Seattle, and dogs are almost as welcome as cats (but sometimes there are certain restrictions for breed and weight).

Commute from Fremont Seattle

Seattle offers excellent public transportation options, and it's also friendly to cyclists, with hundreds of bike racks and miles of bike lanes throughout the city. If you want to avoid a long commute, the law is behind you -- namely the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law, which requires businesses to assign designated "transportation coordinators" to each qualified full-time employee. They must also allow alternative work schedules and provide two important transportation resources, such as showers and lockers for bicyclists, transit fare subsidies, or carpooling services.

Fremont Seattle Schools & Education

The neighborhood touches both the 98103 and 98107 zip codes, and most residents are zoned within the Renton School District. The schools within this district, which include B.F. Day Elementary School, Hamilton International Middle School, and Ballard High School lead some families to choose this area over other parts of Seattle, as all three rank highly in overall educational quality.