Located within walking distance of theaters, museums, shopping, dining, Pike Place Market, and ferries.
Located on the corner of First and everything, Harbor Steps Apartments offers a downtown living experience like no other. Fine art galleries, restaurants, shopping and nightlife are all at your doorstep. Our homes include energy-efficient appliances, upgraded cabinetry and hard surface flooring. Residents will enjoy the 24-hour concierge service, 3 fitness centers with a basketball/ volleyball court and much more. The Seattle Art Museum is right across the street and Pike Place Market is only two blocks away. Seattle University, Qwest Field, I-5, and Safeco Field are also nearby.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$2,427/mo
Fees may apply
1221 1st Ave, # Sw-514, Seattle, WA 98101
1beds
1,035sqft
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Apartment
Available Wed Aug 5 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner
Shared laundry
Garage parking
Fireplace
What's special
Hard surface flooringUpgraded cabinetryEnergy-efficient appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace
Cooling
- Air Conditioner
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, Individual Climate Control, Large Closets, Sauna, Storage, View
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,035 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Availability 24 Hours, Balcony, Basketball Court, Business Center, Concierge, Free Weights, Group Excercise, High-speed Internet Ready, Night Patrol, On-Site Maintenance, On-Site Management, Package Receiving, Short Term Lease, Sundeck, TV Lounge, View Type: View
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hottub Spa, Sauna
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Harbor Steps
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Sauna
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/11/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,427+15.7%$2/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Listing removed | $2,098$2/sqft |
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| 12/23/2025 | Price change | $2,098-2.8%$2/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Price change | $2,158-2.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Price change | $2,208-3.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $2,283+3.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $2,210+2.8%$2/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,150+0.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $2,148+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/16/2024 | Price change | $2,143-0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/15/2024 | Price change | $2,148-1.4%$2/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Price change | $2,178+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Price change | $2,173-0.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2024 | Price change | $2,188+0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/4/2024 | Price change | $2,178+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/3/2024 | Price change | $2,173-0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/1/2024 | Price change | $2,178+0.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2024 | Price change | $2,158+0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Price change | $2,153-0.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/25/2024 | Price change | $2,168+0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Price change | $2,158-0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/22/2024 | Price change | $2,168-0.5%$2/sqft |
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| 7/20/2024 | Price change | $2,178-0.2%$2/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,183$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lowell Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Edmonds S. Meany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 8/10Garfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
There are 31 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! Up to 1 months months free on select homes! Offer is for new residents only - Transfers excluded. [Offer good thru Jul 15, 2026]







