You can enjoy the beauty of Seattle from the comfort of your apartment.
There’s no denying the natural beauty that surrounds Seattle. With so much to soak up outside, it’s important to prioritize the outdoor space in your apartment search. Set aside the need to live close to one of the delicious seafood restaurants in the city, and think about your in-unit amenities.
This list of luxury apartments will give you access to some of the best gardens in Seattle. From professional landscaping to community gardening and more, this list has what you’re looking for if you want to maximize your time outside at home in Seattle.
Promenade At The Park
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Japanese Maples and a variety of other delicate trees and plants fill the rounded beds in the courtyard at Promenade At The Park. Set on the concrete, stone-encased spots of greenery keep this space feeling open and accessible; you can enjoy a meal or simply take a stroll walk for a peaceful moment of reflection just steps away from your front door.
Located about eight miles from the city center, this Lake City community fits nicely into the park-filled neighborhood. You can keep the chill vibes going from home with stops at a variety of parks and waterfront destinations throughout the area. Matthews Beach is just a stone’s throw away, which is the largest freshwater swimming beach in Seattle.
Harbor Steps
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While urban views abound around Harbor Steps, you can enjoy a moment of zen surrounded by the greenery that is the interior courtyard. Marked by a few oversized rocks, this space allows you to take a calming moment within an otherwise busy spot of the city, it also doubles as a dog run so you and your four-legged roommate can enjoy this amenity together.
With the Seattle Art Museum across the street, living in the West Edge neighborhood has a variety of advantages. You’re only two blocks from Pike Place Market and are also close to Seattle University. Between these significant spots, you’ll find plenty of places to grab a bite or do some shopping.
Maris
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Giving off a strong sense of tranquility, the courtyard at Maris combines two essential pieces necessary to make this space work — seating and greenery. While a variety of plants sit in the mulch, two large planters frame the space with their pines and other plant life. On the wood-paneled floor at the center, you’ll find a circle of comfy patio chairs waiting.
Not too far from the heart of Seattle, calling Fairmount Park home means access to some iconic city views. Known for its green spaces, playgrounds and recreation center, this is an ideal spot for those who like to keep active and enjoy spending time outside. One of the highlight locations is Lincoln Park, which also gets you right to the waterfront.
Rianna
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Check out this great spot at Rianna. It’s elevated off the ground yet still has an undeniable European courtyard vibe. This space is full of small groups of seating, making it easy to gather with friends. Plenty of grass gives you that simple, outdoorsy feeling you may want after a day in the urban jungle. The views aren’t bad either.
With Downtown Seattle just minutes away, this Central District community really puts you in the middle of everything. You can walk to a variety of restaurants, boutiques and exciting nightlife options. The Metro is close by as well, so it’s easy to get around from this comfortable and convenient home base.
Urbana Apartments
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Transforming the courtyard space into an ideal outdoor grilling/eating spot, Urbana Apartments makes it easy to dine alfresco. Two long tables sit parallel to dueling gas grills alongside ample prep space. This space is intelligently laid out and large enough to comfortably accommodate two groups at a time making it a truly unique amenity in the city.
Along the historic waterfront, you’ll find Adams, a hip neighborhood full of eclectic shops and excellent eateries. Highly walkable, this is an ideal place to live if you like to keep moving once you leave home for the day. From markets to cafes, shops to Salmon Bay, you may even find it hard to narrow down what to do with your free time.
Parla Apartments
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Aluminum tubs set in perfect rows make up the rooftop garden at Parla Apartments. This community garden is open to all residents, ensuring everyone has easy access to fresh herbs and veggies. With planters full of tall trees on either side, this truly is the ideal place to try your hand at gardening.
With a combination of tree-lined streets and busy thoroughfares, Ballard offers a little bit of everything. There are plenty of shops and restaurants, but you’ve also got Puget Sound, Salmon Bay and North Beach around the perimeter. They give you plenty of excuses to get out on the water for some recreation. You can even see the tip of Mount Rainer from the roof of this stunning apartment community.
Alcyone
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The greenery that greets you at Alcyone is so robust that it almost forms a complete arch over the entrance. Other potted plants occupy any open space making it truly feel like you’re leaving the city completely behind as you head into your cool Cascade community.
Metro on First
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With limited space in an apartment, to make your outdoor space sparkle, you need to get up on the roof. At Metro on First, the rooftop space feels like a courtyard with plenty of potted plants and flowers, but it’s the view of Puget Sound that will really get you.
Perfectly situated among shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, parks and art galleries, Queen Anne is one of those neighborhoods that just has everything. This is also where you’ll find Seattle’s most recognizable feature, the Space Needle.
Uwajimaya Village
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Perfecting the art of Zen, the courtyard at Uwajimaya Village will transport you to a garden in Japan. From the well-lit open-air lounge in the corner to the carefully manicured shrubbery and stone water feature, all the accents come together to create a unified space that’s ideal for relaxation.
Living in the International District of Seattle really does put you close to so much. You can check out the art galleries, cafes and bars in Pioneer Square to start. Then, walk over to Pike Place Market for the freshest of seafood. If you’re a sports fan, you’re also close to Lumen Field for football and T-Mobile Park for baseball.
Springline
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Accent your cooking perfectly with easy access to a rooftop herb garden at Springline. Large containers hold all different types of herbs, growing in full sun up on the roof. When your next recipe calls for fresh basil or oregano, you won’t have to go to the store to get them.
This West Seattle community is all about the outdoors. You can hang out on Alki Beach, check out Puget Sound or walk and bike at Lincoln Park. This is an ideal area for everyone from hikers to sunbathers, kayakers to cyclists and all those in between. It’s also chock full of casual places to eat, cool coffeehouses and funky shops.
Grab an apartment with one of the best gardens in Seattle
If your next Seattle apartment won’t feel like home without a solid green space, you need this list. Whether you’re relaxing on the roof or cooling off in the courtyard, this is where you’ll find the best gardens in Seattle. Zero in on your perfect place and fill out an application today.
