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(425) 522-8745
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225 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109

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Center Steps

225 Roy St
Seattle, WA 98109
(425) 522-8745
Center Steps in Seattle, WA - Building Photo
  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,728-$3,217Pricing
  • 465–897Square Feet

Rent Specials

UP TO FOUR WEEKS FREE!

About Center Steps

Live next door to the Space Needle with direct connectivity to Seattles arts district at Center Steps. In a vibrant new community establishing a gateway to Seattle Center from residential Queen Anne, youll find studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with cutting-edge amenities and an unbeatably walkable Seattle location.

Center Steps is located in the 98109 Zip code of Seattle, WA. This community is professionally managed by Avenue5 Residential

Unique Features and Amenities

  • 24 Hour On-Call Maintenance
  • AC Ports*
  • Air Conditioning*
  • Bike room with repair station
  • BILT Rewards
  • Built Green Three Star Certified
  • Controlled Access Bike Storage
  • Controlled access community
  • Controlled access garage
  • Custom Elfa closet system*
  • Custom windows
  • Dog Spa
  • EV parking stations
  • Fisher Paykel refrigerators*
  • Full size washer and dryer
  • Glass-top ranges
  • Ground floor retail
  • Keyless entries and/or Butterfly MX system
  • Mysa smart thermostats*
  • On-Site Management
  • Open co-work spaces
  • Outdoor courtyard with ping pong table
  • Patio/Balcony*
  • Pendant Lighting
  • Pet Friendly
  • Quartz Counters
  • Roller Shades
  • Rooftop Pet Park
  • Smart Package Room
  • Solid wood barn doors*
  • Space Needle and city views*
  • Two lounges main floor and interior rooftop
  • Two unique color palettes
  • Vinyl Plank Flooring

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Center Steps offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,728 and having 465–897 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • Studio

    0x1-9-CS

    From $1,728

    Studio, 1 Bath, 465 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,728Available Now2429465

    Model Amenities and Features

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    Unit 2429 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,728
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,728 - $1,796

    0X1-7

    From $1,875

    Studio, 1 Bath, 475 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,875Available Now1408475

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    Unit 1408 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,875
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,875 - $1,947

    0x1-11CS

    From $1,979

    Studio, 1 Bath, 540 sq ft
    Available Now
    Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,979Available Now2501540

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    Unit 2501 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,979
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $1,979 - $2,055
  • 1 Bedroom

    1x1O-14M MFTE

    From $1,787

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ft
    Available Now
    Cheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this Property

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    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,787Available Now2401540

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    Unit 2401 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,787
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    Model Price Range

    • $1,787 - $1,856

    1X1U-8M MFTE

    $1,895

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 708 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,895Available Now1X1U-8M MFTE708 sq ft

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    • $1,895

    1x1O-23

    From $2,148

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 602 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,148Available Now1403602

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    Unit 1403 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,148
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,148 - $2,233

    1x1O-22

    From $2,266

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 602 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,266Available Now1703602

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    Unit 1703 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,266
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,266 - $2,357

    1x1U-6

    From $2,967

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 658 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $2,967Available Now2519658
    $3,098 March 31, 20262619658

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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,967 - $3,217

    Current Available Pricing

    • $2,967 - $3,098

    Unit 2519 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,967
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,967 - $3,217

    Unit 2619 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,098
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,967 - $3,217

    1X1U-8

    From $3,007

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 708 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,007Available Now1806708

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    Unit 1806 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,007
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,007 - $3,122

    1X1-17M MFTE

    From $2,209

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 511 sq ft
    Available Mar 22

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,209 March 22, 20262510511

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

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    • Refrigerator

    Unit 2510 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,209
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,209 - $2,294

    1x1O-17

    From $2,170

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 565 sq ft
    Available Apr 1

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,170 April 1, 20262707565

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    • Air Conditioning
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    Unit 2707 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,170
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,170 - $2,253

    1x1D-1M MFTE

    From $2,209

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 743 sq ft
    Available Apr 1
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,209 April 1, 20262727743

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    Unit 2727 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,209
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,169 - $2,252

    1X1-17

    From $2,476

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 511 sq ft
    Available Apr 7

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,476 April 7, 20262710511

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    • Air Conditioning
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    Unit 2710 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,476
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    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,476 - $2,571

    1x1O-34

    From $2,409

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 721 sq ft
    Available Apr 9

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,409 April 9, 20262502721

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    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

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    Unit 2502 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,409
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,409 - $2,501

    1x1U-3

    From $2,793

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 655 sq ft
    Available Apr 18

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,793 April 18, 20262620655

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    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

    Kitchen

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    Unit 2620 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $2,793
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $2,793 - $2,900
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    2x1-1M MFTE

    From $3,004

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 897 sq ft
    Available Mar 14

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $3,004 March 14, 20261108897

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony

    Kitchen

    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Unit 1108 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $3,004
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $3,004 - $3,119
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$50
Credit Check FeeiFee for processing screening (per applicant) Charged Per Unit.$50
Holding DepositiPayment to hold unit, applied to security deposit. Charged per unit.$400
Due at Move-In
Security DepositiRefundable deposit for damages or lease obligations. Charged Per Unit.Varies

Utilities

Utility - Common Area ElectriciCovers electric for common areas. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - Service FeeiMonthly utility billing management fee. Charged Per Unit.$5/mo
Utility - WateriMonthly community water services charge. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - SeweriMonthly wastewater and sewer charge. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - GasiMonthly gas charges. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Utility - ElectriciMonthly electric charges. Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
Pest ControliPest prevention and treatment service fee. Charged Per Unit.$3/mo
Utility - Common Area GasiCovers gas for common areas. Charged per unit.Varies/mo
Utility - TrashiMonthly trash services fee. Charged per unit.Varies/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Situational Fees

Renters Insurance - Liability Only, Non ComplianceiFee for non-compliance with liability requirement. Charged Per Unit.$10.75/per occurrence
Reletting FeeiApartment reletting cost. Charged Per Unit.$500/per occurrence
Early Termination FeeiFee to terminate lease early. Charged Per Unit.300.0% of base rent/per occurrence
NSF Tenant FeeiReturned or declined payment fee. Charged Per Unit.$75/per occurrence
Late FeeiLate payment fee. Charged Per Unit.$10/per occurrence
Renters Insurance (Your insurer)iMonthly resident insurance through third party provider. Charged per unit.Varies/mo

Personal Add-Ons

Renters Insurance (Purchase Renter's Insurance)iMonthly resident insurance through Assurant. Charged per unit.$14.5/mo

Pet Fees

Cat

Cat DepositiCharged per Pet.$300
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$50/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Breed restrictions apply. Our leasing staff can provide details.

Dog

Dog DepositiCharged per Pet.$300
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$50/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Breed restrictions apply. Our leasing staff can provide details.

Parking Fees

Electric Vehicle Parking

Parking EViMonthly parking EV fee. Contact office for details. Charged Per Vehicle.$325/mo

Garage

GarageiMax of 1. Monthly garage fee. Contact office for details. Charged Per Vehicle.$300/mo
Comments:

Max of 1. Call for Details.

Storage Fees

Storage Unit

StorageiMonthly storage fee. Contact office for details. Charged Per Rentable Item.$75/mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Package Service
  • Car Charging Station

Community Features

  • Lounge

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Spa

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator

Living Area Features

  • Office

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
Google Map

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225 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am–6:00 pm

Frequently Asked Questions about Center Steps

Where is Center Steps located?

Center Steps is located at 225 Roy St, Seattle, WA

What is the current rent range at Center Steps?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Center Steps currently range from $1,728 to $3,098

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Center Steps are
  • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Sunday 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Center Steps is: UP TO FOUR WEEKS FREE!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Center Steps Apartments are 6.23% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the city of Seattle

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,728$1,610+$1187.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,787$2,262-$475-21.0%
    2 Bedroom$3,004$3,163-$159-5.0%

    Methodology: On 03/11/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 11579 other apartment communities in Seattle using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 03/11/2026

  • Transit Friendly 3.4

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.8
2 Renters Reviews
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  • Loud Music!!

    September 24, 2022
    If you like peace and quiet, don't move here! You will not be able to sleep, or relax
    • Property Manager Responded

      July 31, 2023
      Hello, thank you for leaving us a review! We value all our resident feedback and are always making changes and adapting based on it. For any further information, please reach out to hello@avenue5.com
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Cant recommend

    June 21, 2021
    Just can't recommend, we don't even always receive our mail. Not quite the place we thought we were moving to.
    • Property Manager Responded

      September 10, 2021
      Hi, Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We regret to hear your experience has been negative. We have worked with the post office to assist their carriers in the mail delivering process. If you continue to experience this, please let us know at your earliest convenience and we will take further steps. Our manager can be reached at 206-588-2820.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

The Center School

Seattle Public Schools
305 Harrison Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (245 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away
8/10

Hay Elementary School

Seattle Public Schools
201 Garfield Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (271 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.5 miles away
7/10

McClure Middle School

Seattle Public Schools
1915 1st Avenue West
Public School - Grades 6-8 (429 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
8/10

Queen Anne Elementary

Seattle Public Schools
411 Boston Street
Public School - Grades K-5 (205 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.9 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Center Steps.

Big Box and Retail

Homegoods

1642 W Armory Way
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Michael's

1700 W Armory Way
4 minute drive / 1.52 miles away

Albertson's

2550 32nd Ave W
5 minute drive / 2.39 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Seattle Pacific University

3307 3rd Ave W
3 minute drive / 1.32 miles away

Golden Gate University - Seattle Campus

1424 Fourth Avenue, Suite 410
4 minute drive / 1.52 miles away

Seattle Central Community College

1701 Broadway Avenue
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away

Groceries

Trader Joes

112 W Galer St
1 minute drive / 0.44 miles away

Fred Meyer

915 NW 45th St
4 minute drive / 2.26 miles away

Albertson's

2550 32nd Ave W
5 minute drive / 2.39 miles away

Hospitals

Virginia Mason Medical Center

925 Seneca St
5 minute drive / 1.72 miles away

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital

201 - 16th Avenue East
5 minute drive / 1.93 miles away

Swedish Medical Center

747 Broadway
5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away

Military Bases

Fort Lawton Military Reserve

7 minute drive / 3.64 miles away

Naval Supply Center

21 minute drive / 10.07 miles away

Shopping Centers

Queen Anne Marketplace

600-604 1st Ave N
1 minute drive / 0.41 miles away

Seattle Monorail Project

407 Broad St
2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

Boat World Marina

2144 Westlake Ave N
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Center Steps has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.

Transit Stations

Seattle Center-Seattle Center Monorail

1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Westlake & Mercer-South Lake Union Streetcar

1 minute drive / 0.66 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Seattle Studio Apartments $1,610$581$4,600
Seattle 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,262$634$10,000+
Seattle 2 Bedroom Apartments $3,163$1,039$10,000+
Seattle 3 Bedroom Apartments $4,493$1,099$10,000+
Seattle 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,334$1,099$10,000+
Seattle 5 Bedroom Apartments $1,496$950$3,900
Seattle 6 Bedroom Apartments $7,242$1,420$10,000+

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