Citywatch Apartments
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Citywatch Apartments

4744 41st Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98116
(60 Reviews)
$2,140 - $2,960/mo
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1 Bedroom

1 Bed, 1 Bath

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2 Bedrooms

2 Beds, 2 Baths

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3 Bedrooms

3 Beds, 2 Baths

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Community epIQ Grade

D
D

Renter Ratings

C-

Review Ratings

Noise

1.0

Grounds

1.0

Safety

3.0

Office Staff

1.0

Maintenance

1.0

Neighborhood

5.0

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Review Count

C

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

1

Managerā€™s Review Engagement

F

Percentage of reviews responded to

0.00%

Managerā€™s Review Reply Time

F

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Citywatch Apartments Reviews

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anonymous

Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2023

12/30/2023

Declining Quality Under Current Management

I have been a resident of CityWatch apartments for over seven years, and while the location is fantasticā€”within walking distance of grocery stores and the Alaska Junction, with reasonable rent for the areaā€”the recent decline in the overall quality has prompted us to leave CityWatchā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2019 - 2020

    12/22/2020

    I've been a resident here for a little over a year. When we first moved in, it was a solid 5/5 star property. The former property manager, Piia, and the maintenance crew, were wonderful and this felt like a cared for and safe community. Weā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2020

      8/11/2020

      I had only planned to live at City Watch for one year but ended up staying for six years. The main reason I stayed so long is b/c 1.) the walkability can't be beat and 2.) the way the property is managed. Rent increases wereā€¦Ā See More >
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        rachel.rosenberg@akvelon.com

        Resident ā€¢ 2016 - 2020

        5/11/2020

        Piia L., ARM has bee amazing! Helpful and responsive, all around the best community manager I have ever had the pleasure of working with! I would recommend this property without a shadow of a doubt! Thank you for all you have done throughout our timeā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2016

          1/13/2017

          My family lived here in 2016 when the housing market heated up and we found ourselves in between homes for a period of time. Through the madness the folks at Citywatch were super friendly and accommodating. The apartments are updated and well maintained.ā€¦Ā See More >
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            akwashington5

            Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2016

            11/22/2016

            10 reviews 5.0 star rating 11/22/2016 I previously lived on Capitol Hill during graduate school and once I graduated I moved to West Seattle and found myself at the CityWatch Apartments. I have loved it the past three years! The staff is wonderful, friendly, and professional. Piia,ā€¦Ā See More >
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              anonymous

              Resident ā€¢ 2014

              5/17/2014

              I was in a hurry to move about a year ago - and was put at ease when I walked into the management office at City Watch. After reading several apartment reviews for various other places saying the management was terrible and non-responsive, that madeā€¦Ā See More >
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                JQ13

                Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2013

                9/15/2013

                I've was a tenant at CityWatch for 6 years. Everyone was great, the maintenance guys are fast and Nice. It's located in the heart of West Seattle, super convenient to grocery stores and nightlife. The appliances and cabinets are a little dated but they workā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                  9/3/2013

                  Citywatch is a comfortable, quiet, friendly place to live. The apartments are well maintained and run by professional and friendly staff. The roof top gardens are an enjoyable feature, with BBQ and great views over the area. Alaska Junction conveniences are quiteā€¦Ā See More >
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                    teejayhan

                    Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                    9/1/2013

                    Lived here for a year. My 1 year lease couldn't come to an end quick enough. This place is so not worth the money you pay to live here, and rents went up again after they lost their biggest tenant of the building. The management isā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2013

                      8/31/2013

                      We have lived here for over two years. Its a convenient location and the parking garage is great but the building is not insulated well so you hear everything your neighbors do. We would consider staying longer if it was a non-smoking building because soooooā€¦Ā See More >
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                        doolerj

                        Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2013

                        8/30/2013

                        My wife and I lived in a one bedroom here for a little over two years. We loved the apartment. The location was fantastic, the rent was reasonable, and the management was never a problem.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                          8/27/2013

                          The space was comfortable and my appliances new and in good order. The Manager and the maintenance staff are friendly and professional. All my dealings with any business I had with anyone associated with City Watch were top notch. If you want to live nearā€¦Ā See More >
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                            SSound

                            Resident ā€¢ 2013

                            3/7/2013

                            Great Location to local grocery stores and restaurants and that is it's major selling point. Rates are high compared to the other local complexes that are newer and offer more ammenities. Maintenance staff is fairly prompt, but Manager is slow to respond, and locating herā€¦Ā See More >
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                              inredmondnow

                              Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2012

                              10/20/2012

                              I enthusiastically recommend The Citywatch Apartments. It is conveniently located in the heart of Jefferson Square neighborhood, walking distance from a weekly farmers market, Safeway, QFC, and Trader Joe's. The staff is warm and welcoming, they treat everyone like family. They alsoā€¦Ā See More >
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                                10/22/2012

                                I lived here for 1 year during a transition period with my company. Te location was excellent. I was able to work from home, otherwise the commute to downtown, due to construction, would have not been very desirable. The property is well maintained by anā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  jsb3406

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2012

                                  10/1/2012

                                  I stayed at City Watch for 2 years and have no regrets about my choice. The location is priceless and you will not realize just how much until you move. The Building Manager was very nice and consistent throughout my stay-resolving any issues promptly. The maintenanceā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    anonymous

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2004 - 2012

                                    5/10/2012

                                    Fantastic 8 Year Experience

                                    I recently ended an 8 year run at CityWatch Apartments in West Seattle. For those 8 years, it was absolutely home. I only left because I had to move for work. My experience was that my needs were always met by management. They would goā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      ColeTJ74

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2012

                                      4/7/2012

                                      Look elsewhere 1st.

                                      While the location is great and some of the apartment views of Seattle are nice, as long as you don't look down at the vacant lot. You would be better off looking at other locations nearby first before deciding to move in here. The appliancesā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2011

                                        3/11/2012

                                        Best Choice

                                        My husband and I lived there twice, we moved out the first time to save $75.00 a month. It wasn't worth it, we didn't realize how much we would miss the conveniences of the building and the location. We moved back and stayed three yearsā€¦Ā See More >
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                                          sminnich

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2011

                                          5/9/2011

                                          Wonderful Experience

                                          My girlfriend and I lived at the Citywatch apartments for an initial 12 month lease, and then renewed for an additional 9 months. We thoroughly enjoyed our residency there. The building is extremely safe and secure, which is always comforting. It is also extremely wellā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            raechel5

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2007 - 2011

                                            5/5/2011

                                            Great place to live!

                                            City Watch is a great place to live. West Seattle is wonderful and this secure, clean building is right where you want to be. Only two blocks from the Alaska Junction, this building gives you easy access to California Ave SW and allā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              jcbeachgirl2

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2011

                                              4/14/2011

                                              CLEAN, MODERN and BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF SEATTLE

                                              FIRST: I had not lived in an apartment for the last 35 years. Obviously, I was very concerned as to what I was going to find. To my surprise the "City Watch Apartments" were perfect. They all are very clean and well keptā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                cacharel

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2008 - 2011

                                                4/8/2011

                                                city watch

                                                Great neighborhood affordable price nice building

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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2011

                                                  3/30/2011

                                                  Hate to leave

                                                  I'm moving out of state due to a job transfer. I only lived here for one year but really loved this apartment more than any other. It felt secure and homey. It's true, the location is super convenient. The building is kept up well andā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

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                                                    Pets
                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Weight Limit: 25lbs. Comments: $200.00 Pet Fee per pet
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                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Comments: $200.00 Pet Fee per pet
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                                                    Questions & Answers (1)

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                                                    Asked on: 03/19/2018
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                                                    Based on 60 number of votes by renters, Citywatch Apartments is currently rated 3.6 out of 5 stars.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered poor. The grounds are in a state of disrepair and need immediate attention.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered poor. The maintenance team is unresponsive and ineffective in addressing issues.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered poor. The noise level is consistently loud and disruptive, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 3/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered below average. The complex has significant safety concerns that need immediate attention.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 5/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is located in a very desirable and safe neighborhood with convenient access to local attractions and services.
                                                    Citywatch Apartments is rated 1/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered poor. The staff is unresponsive and unhelpful, making it difficult to live in the complex.
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Weight Limit: 25lbs
                                                    Comments: $200.00 Pet Fee per pet
                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Comments: $200.00 Pet Fee per pet
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                                                    Citywatch Apartments is an apartment in Seattle in zip code 98116. This community has a 1 - 3 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $2,960. Nearby cities include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Bainbridge Island.

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