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Lightbox


4545 8Th Ave. Ne Seattle, WA

Studio - 2 Bed
•
1 Bath

392 - 602 Sq. Ft.

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Studio • 1 Bath
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$1,266
392 ft2
1 Available
Unit 501
$1,266
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Available Mar 21st, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
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$1,599
485 ft2
1 Available
Unit 624
$1,599
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
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$1,681
572 ft2
1 Available
Unit 206
$1,681
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Available Mar 3rd, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
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$1,725
602 ft2
1 Available
Unit 508
$1,725
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
97
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
77
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
84
Very Bikeable
Amenities
In-unit Laundry
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Storage
Refrigerator
Gaming Stations
Near Grocery Store
Sun Deck
Stainless Appliances
Furnished Available
On-site Maintenance
Keyless Entry
Short Term Lease
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Usb Outlet
Quartz Countertops
Smart Home Technology
Resident Mobile App
Media Room
Clubhouse
Package Receiving
Secured Entry
Elevator
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Central A / C
Heat: Forced Air
Freezer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Living Room
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Pet Friendly Community
Restrictions:

Acceptable animals include domestic cats and dogs. Dogs that are purebreds or mixes of the following breeds are prohibited: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Chow-Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Shar Pei, and Siberian Husky. All other animals including exotic pets are prohibited. All animals must be authorized by management.

Pet Deposit: $300.00
Pet Rent: $40.00
Parking
Covered Parking
Lease & Fees
Lease Length:

3 - 14 month lease terms available

Application Fee: $60.00
Admin Fee: $0.00
Security Deposit: $350.00
Property details
Description

Lightbox’s stylish apartment homes provide residents with a comfortable living experience amongst the urban energy of University District. Just north of downtown Seattle, our community grants residents easy access to a variety of shopping centers such as University Village and Bellevue Square. Our central location puts us within only a few minutes of I-5 and 520. Enjoy upscale living with a rooftop offering panoramic views of the Seattle Skyline & South Lake Union, a grilling area and fire pit at your disposal. We proudly offer studio apartments, one bedrooms, one bedrooms with dens and two bedroom options. Come see these University District apartments for yourself by scheduling an appointment today.

Additional Details
Year Built: 2014
Year Remodeled: 2026
Total Unit Count: 162
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (720) 283-6120
Property manager information
UDR, Inc.
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Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for Lightbox by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$45,600
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$59,000
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$62,100
per year
Rent report

Lightbox Rent vs. Seattle Average

 Lightbox      Seattle Average
Studio
$1,266
$1,409
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
1BR
$1,640
$2,026
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
2BR
$1,725
$2,794
$0
$950
$1,900
$2,850
$3,800

Lightbox is asking 10% less than the average studio apartment in Seattle.

If you upsized to an average priced Seattle 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 30% more per month.

Lightbox provides 11% more square footage than the average Seattle studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
Lightbox
Studio $1,266 $3.20 $3,798
1BR $1,640 $3.10 $4,920
2BR $1,725 $2.90 $5,175
Seattle Average
Studio $1,409 $4.00 $4,226
1BR $2,026 $3.30 $6,078
2BR $2,794 $3.00 $8,382
3BR $3,390 $2.60 $10,169
4BR $3,104 $1.70 $9,313

Availability in Seattle

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 3,219 1BR units on the market in Seattle. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
33% 44% 18% 3% 1%
Available Units in Seattle
Studio 2,430
1BR 3,219
2BR 1,342
3BR 220
4BR 77
Location
Nearby Colleges

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle Pacific University

North Seattle College

Seattle Community College Central Campus

Seattle Central College

Shoreline Community College

Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Red Square 0.9 mi 17 min 8 min 2 min
Husky Union Building 1.0 mi 19 min 6 min 3 min
School of Medicine 1.1 mi 20 min 8 min 3 min
UW Medical Center 1.3 mi 25 min 7 min 4 min
Husky Stadium 1.4 mi 28 min 9 min 4 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
University Of Washington Medical Center 0.9 mi.
Uw Medical Center 1.05 mi.
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance 2.48 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Port Of Seattle Fire Department 1.55 mi.
Seattle Fire Department 1.55 mi.
North Highline Fire District 1.55 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 4 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 4 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 2 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 392 to 602 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $1,266 to $1,725. Lightbox has studio units available starting at $1,266, 1 bedroom units available starting at $1,549, and 2 bedroom units available starting at $1,725.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 4545 8Th Ave. Ne in Seattle, WA. It's 3.9 miles north from the center of Seattle.
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