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Betty May

221 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98119 - King County

Apartment

Studio-1 bed

1 bath

500-620 sqft

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 221 W Mercer St

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.

Amenities: Range oven, You pay for electricity to Seattle Utilties, Water/sewer/garbage/recycle at $120/month & No Amenities.

6+ months on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 8 hours ago · Listing updated: November 1, 2026

Managed by Betty May · (206) 414-8981

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,550 - $1,800
Bedrooms:	Studio-1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	500-620 sqft

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Inquire
Available:	Now
ID:	80745885

Amenities

Laundry Facilities
Refrigerator
Wheelchair Access

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
Studio	Studio	1	500	$1,600
1 Bed	1	1	557	$1,550
1 Bed	1	1	620	$1,650
1 Bed	1	1	600	$1,800

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $1,000 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

Betty May at 221 W Mercer St in Seattle, WA 98119 has studio to 1-bedroom apartments for rent from $1,550 to $1,800 a month. They have 1 bathroom and 500 to 620 square feet. Pets are welcome. Betty May was advertised by Betty May 6+ months ago.

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$62,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $62,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this studio rental priced at $1,550 per month.

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Apartment for rent

$1,550 - $1,800

Deposit $1,000 · All fees

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Property managed by

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(206) 414-8981

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