Betty May Apartments

221 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119

Apartment building

Studio-1 bed

Pet-friendly

Shared laundry

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit BM102 1 bd, 1 ba	557	Now	$1,550
Unit BM303 Studio, 1 ba	500	Now	$1,600
Unit BM105 1 bd, 1 ba	620	Now	$1,650
Unit BM106 1 bd, 1 ba	620	Now	$1,650
Unit BM302 1 bd, 1 ba	600	Now	$1,800

What's special

Hardwood floors

On the corner of Mercer and 3rd, central to active parts of the Lower Queen Anne area, and easily accessible to and from the rest of Seattle, this could be your ideal apartment. Built in 1926, with the help of a few renovations, the building has maintained a timeless charm.

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Other

Shared: Common Laundry Room In Basement.

Unit Features

Appliances

Range Oven

Refrigerator

Other

No Amenities

Water/Sewer/Garbage/Recycle At $120/Month

Policies

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Small dogsStatus: Allowed
CatsStatus: Allowed
Large dogs
Large dogs are not allowed

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Neighborhood: Lower Queen Anne

Areas of interest

Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Walker's Paradise

Transit Score^®

/ 100

Good Transit

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Seattle

Hay Elementary School

Grades K-5 • 0.7 miles

6/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

6/10

Student Progress Rating

5/10

McClure Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 0.9 miles

8/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

Student Progress Rating

6/10

Lincoln High School

Grades 9-12 • 2.7 miles

10/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

10/10

College Readiness Rating

10/10

Arts Scene
Seattle Center’s museums, performance venues, and public art make arts and culture a visible part of Lower Queen Anne.
Dining Scene
Restaurants and cafés along Queen Anne Avenue and Mercer Street offer a range of casual dining options.
Green Spaces
Kinnear Park provides wooded paths and scenic viewpoints within the neighborhood.
Transit Access
Frequent bus service and walkable streets connect Lower Queen Anne with downtown Seattle and nearby districts.

Lower Queen Anne sits just northwest of downtown Seattle, with steep streets, views toward Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, and easy access to the city’s waterfront. The climate is mild and often rainy in winter, with drier summer days. Seattle Center anchors the neighborhood with the Space Needle, Museum of Pop Culture, and McCaw Hall; nearby Kinnear Park offers wooded paths and outlooks. Cafés, restaurants, and everyday shops line Queen Anne Avenue and Mercer Street, while Seattle Center brings performances, festivals, and cultural events. Sidewalks and frequent bus service make getting around without a car practical, and bike routes connect toward downtown and the waterfront. For the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, the median rent is $1,948 per month, with a typical range of $1,000 to $9,795.