Frequently Asked Questions

There are many great attractions and local businesses near our community.  Some attractions we recommend near Axis are:

1) Space Needle (10 min walk)
2) Chihuly Garden and Glass (10 min walk)
3) Museum of Pop Culture (10 min walk)
Category    Name    Walk Time from Axis
Top Picks    Space Needle    10 min walk
Top Picks    Chihuly Garden and Glass    10 min walk
Top Picks    Museum of Pop Culture    10 min walk
Entertainment    Museum of Pop Culture    
Entertainment    PACCAR and Boeing IMAX Theaters at Pacific Science Center    
Entertainment    Seattle Center    
Entertainment    SIFF Film Center    
Food    Bambinos Pizzeria    
Food    Blue Water Taco Grill    
Food    Ceres Roasting Company    
Food    Metropolitan Deli and Cafe    
Food    Plaza Garibaldi    
Food    Uptown Hophouse    
Food    Whole Foods    
Shops and Services    Bartell Drugs    
Shops and Services    Metropolitan Market    
Shops and Services    Walgreens    
Night Life    Buckley's in Queen Anne    
Night Life    ELAV8 Lounge    
Night Life    H Bar    
Night Life    Jupiter    
Night Life    Sarajevo Nightclub    
Recreation    Chihuly Garden and Glass    
Recreation    Howard S Wright Memorial Fountain    
Recreation    Myrtle Edwards Park    
Recreation    Neototems Children's Garden    
Recreation    Olympic Sculpture Park    
Recreation    Space Needle    

Seattle offers access to local recreation and parks throughout the Queen Anne neighborhood. We recommend checking out some of our favorites such as:

1) Kerry Park — Queen Anne's most iconic viewpoint, with sweeping panoramas of the Space Needle, downtown skyline, and Mt. Rainier on a clear day

2) Myrtle Edwards Park — a scenic waterfront park along Elliott Bay with paved paths for walking and biking, recently renovated with new landscaping and beach access

3)Kinnear Park — Queen Anne's largest green space at 14+ acres, featuring wooded trails, open meadows, and views over Elliott Bay and the working waterfront

1) Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge — New Orleans-inspired brunch/dinner, popular with residents
2) The Masonry — wood-fired pizza and a strong beer list
3) The Traveling Goat — casual gastropub, good pre/post Seattle Center events spot
4) Cafe Hagen — Scandinavian cafe and roastery, excellent pastries
5) Agave Cocina & Tequila — Mexican, close to the Seattle Center
6) Moonrise Bakery
7) Nielsen's Pastries

Our community is located right off Denny Way and 2nd Ave N, for the most convenient commute to Downtown Seattle, we recommend accessing local freeways nearby including SR-99 (Aurora Ave/Seattle Tunnel) and I-5 freeways.

Options for public transportation near Axis Apartments include:

RapidRide D Line (Ballard/Crown Hill to Downtown Seattle, stop at 1st Ave N & Denny Way, ~2 min walk)
King County Metro Route 8 (Seattle Center to Mount Baker Transit Center, stop right at Denny Way & 2nd Ave N)

Once you call our Lower Queen Anne apartments home, everywhere you need to be—work, school, or just unwinding—is only moments away. Explore our Lower Queen Anne apartments and see how close you'll be to it all.

Local cultural activities and entertainment venues nearby include:

1) Space Needle — iconic observation deck and Seattle's most recognizable landmark, about a 10-minute walk

2) Chihuly Garden and Glass — glass-art museum right next to the Space Needle

3) Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) — music, film, and sci-fi exhibits, also within Seattle Center

1) Metropolitan Market (100 Mercer St) — upscale full-service grocery, closest option
2) QFC (500 Mercer St) — everyday grocery
3) Whole Foods 

Some of our favorite local events and festivals in Seattle to check out are:

1) Queen Anne Farmers Market, held around May–October every year, every Thursday from 3:00–7:30 PM, you can do fun activities such as: shopping 70+ local farm and food vendors, grabbing dinner from one of Seattle's largest street-food-truck gatherings, catching live music and chef demos, and letting kids join the "Roots to Shoots" produce-tasting program. Bonus Saturday markets run May 9, October 31 (Halloween Harvest Market), and November 21 (Thanksgiving Harvest Market).

2) Bite of Seattle, held around late July every year (July 24–26 in 2026), residents can enjoy: 200+ food and beverage vendors, craft beer and cider gardens, 70+ live music performances, cooking demos, and the "Gladiator of the Grill" BBQ competition, all with free admission at Seattle Center, a quick walk from the property.

3)Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival, held around Labor Day weekend every year (September 5–6 in 2026), residents can enjoy: multi-genre live music, visual art installations, comedy, film screenings, and skate/BMX exhibitions across the Seattle Center campus, with kids 12 and under free.

4)Seattle Center Festál, held throughout the summer every year, residents can enjoy: a free series of cultural festivals celebrating different communities, such as the Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival and Indigenous Peoples' Festival, right in the neighborhood's backyard.

There are many unique shops and local businesses to check out in our neighborhood. Some of the best shops to check out are:

1)MILLIE which offers a beautifully curated selection of contemporary women's clothing, denim, and everyday wardrobe staples from boutique brands you won't find at bigger retailers.

2) Storied at Home which offers Scandinavian-inspired home goods, decor, and gifts alongside a cozy in-house cafe serving coffee, matcha, and pastries from Maddy's Bake Shop.

3) Stuhlberg's which offers a high-end selection of curated gifts, books, children's clothing, and holiday decor, a go-to for last-minute or special-occasion presents.

4) All The Best Pet Care which offers pet food, treats, toys, and grooming supplies with a knowledgeable, locally-owned feel.

5) Moonrise Bakery which offers fresh-baked croissants, danishes, and espresso drinks, a favorite neighborhood coffee-and-pastry stop.

We recommend exploring outdoor activities such as:

1) BODYROK Queen Anne — reformer Pilates studio right in Lower Queen Anne (120 Roy St), a great option for a challenging, low-impact strength workout

2) Ahimsa Yoga & Pilates Studio — a boutique Queen Anne studio offering yoga, reformer Pilates, and mat classes, known for its calm, community feel

3) CYCLEBAR — indoor cycling studio in South Lake Union with high-energy, themed rides, a fun option a short drive or bike ride away

Our neighborhood offers bikers convenient access to local bike paths and trails. We recommend checking out resident favorite paths/trails such as:

1) Elliott Bay Trail, located near Myrtle Edwards Park and Olympic Sculpture Park — a scenic, flat, paved waterfront path with separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians and views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. It's about a 10-minute ride from the property, and it just fully reopened in June 2026 after a major renovation.

2) Elliott Bay Connections Greenway, located near Waterfront Park and Pier 62-70 — a new multi-use greenway that extends the ride south along Alaskan Way toward downtown and the central waterfront.

3) Burke-Gilman Trail, located near Fremont/Ballard, connecting further to the University District and beyond — a longer, iconic Seattle bike route for residents looking to extend their ride well beyond the immediate neighborhood.

Hay Elementary 
McClure Middle School
Lincoln High School

For higher ed, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Central College (community college)

Education

When it comes to schooling, Seattle University is just a 20-minute bike ride or metro trip away, and top-rated schools like Hay Elementary and McClure Middle are less than a 10-minute drive.

Work remotely with ease at these co-working or remote-work-friendly spots:

1) Industrious – Office Space (South Lake Union) — a polished coworking space with ergonomic desks, a gym, complimentary snacks and coffee, and weekly happy hours, about a 10–15 minute ride from the property

2) thinkspace SEATTLE (South Lake Union) — a coworking space with standout Lake Union views, free coffee and tea, and amenities like showers and free SUPs for members

3) Queen Anne Coffee Co. — a cozy, laptop-friendly neighborhood cafe right on Queen Anne Ave N, with indoor and outdoor seating, ideal for a lower-key remote work session close to home

Aside from our amazing on-site fitness center, residents can get their workout on at:

1) Inspire Seattle — a boutique Lagree Pilates studio on Queen Anne Ave N known for efficient, effective 40-minute classes and excellent instruction

2) CorePower Yoga – Queen Anne — hot yoga and sculpt classes in a clean, well-equipped studio just a short trip from the property

3) CYCLEBAR — high-energy indoor cycling studio in South Lake Union with themed rides and motivating instructors

Your commute to work is a breeze with Downtown Seattle 2.5 miles away, and South Lake Union (Amazon/tech hub) 1.5 miles away.

1) Downtown Seattle is about 2.5 miles / roughly 10 minutes by car (traffic-dependent), and easily reached by the RapidRide D Line or Route 1/2/8/13 from the stop right outside the property.

2)South Lake Union, home to Amazon's headquarters and a dense cluster of tech and biotech employers, is even closer at around 1.5 miles, an easy bike ride or short bus/rideshare trip via Mercer St or Westlake Ave.

Locals love these hidden gems!

1) Bhy Kracke Park — a lesser-known viewpoint on the east slope of Queen Anne with sweeping views across Lake Union to the Cascades, all without the crowds you'll find at Kerry Park
2) Parsons Gardens — a quiet, secluded garden park often used for small weddings and proposals, tucked away just off West Highland Drive
3) Betty Bowen Viewpoint — a peaceful overlook near Marshall Park with views of the Puget Sound, ferries, and Olympic Mountains, popular with locals but easy to miss if you don't know it's there

There are so many opportunities for our residents to build community.

1) Queen Anne Community Center — offers rotating quarterly classes and drop-in programs for adults, including a Craft Circle, Bridge and Mahjong clubs, an English Conversation Circle, and pottery, plus a full fitness room and gym
2) Queen Anne Farmers Market's "Roots to Shoots" kids program — a weekly Thursday program (May–October) where kids ages 3–12 learn about local food and try new produce alongside neighborhood vendors
3) Storied at Home — a Queen Anne shop and cafe that regularly hosts community-minded events and collaborations (like their matcha collab with neighboring boutique MILLIE), a favorite low-key gathering spot for locals

Lower Queen Anne (also known as Uptown) blends small-town charm with big-city energy. It's a walkable, tight-knit pocket of Seattle where longtime residents, young professionals, and families cross paths daily at neighborhood coffee shops, the local farmers market, and Seattle Center's year-round festivals. The area has a distinctly creative, laid-back feel, shaped by its proximity to arts institutions like the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and MoPOP, alongside cozy boutiques, family-run bakeries, and pet-friendly cafes that give it a genuine neighborhood feel despite being minutes from downtown.

Residents enjoy an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle, with easy access to waterfront trails, hilltop viewpoints, and a strong fitness and wellness culture (yoga, Pilates, and cycling studios are all within walking distance). At the same time, there's a strong sense of community pride: neighbors gather at the Queen Anne Community Center for classes and clubs, support the independent Queen Anne Farmers Market, and turn out for local traditions like Queen Anne Days and the Fun Run benefiting the Queen Anne Helpline.

Overall, it's a neighborhood that feels equal parts urban and residential, offering the walkability and amenities of city living with the warmth and familiarity of a close community.

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Shopping, dining, and leisure

You'll be right across the street from the Pacific Science Center and just around the block from Seattle Children's Theater, Charlotte Martin Theater, Climate Pledge Arena, and the Fisher Pavilion. Grab a drink at nearby Uptown Hophouse, or head to Plaza Garibaldi, Bake Shop, or Buckley's in Queen Anne for a bite close to home.

Whether you need to make a quick pharmacy run or drop off dry cleaning, Lower Queen Anne has all you need.

1) Nearest pharmacy: CVS, 531 Queen Anne Ave N (0.4 miles away)

2) Nearest bank: Chase Bank, 1417 Queen Anne Ave N (0.9 miles away)

3) Nearest dry cleaners: Helena's Cleaners, 537 Warren Ave N (0.2 miles away)

4) Nearest big box store: Target, 1401 2nd Ave, downtown Seattle (1.4 miles away)

5) Nearest gas station: Shell, 10 Denny Way (0.1 miles away)

6) Nearest EV charging station: ChargePoint, 400 Queen Anne Ave N (0.3 miles away

Unique Features & Characteristics of Axis Apartments:

1)Boutique mid-rise scale — unlike many larger high-rise developments nearby, Axis offers a smaller, boutique community feel while still being steps from the energy of Lower Queen Anne and Seattle Center.

2)Unbeatable walkability — residents can walk to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, MoPOP, and Climate Pledge Arena in minutes, plus enjoy near-perfect Walk Score (98), Bike Score (67), and Transit Score (91) ratings.

3)Relaxing rooftop firepits — a standout amenity for residents to unwind with skyline views without leaving home.

4)On-site coffee bar and clubroom — a built-in social gathering space that supports the strong sense of community the neighborhood is known for.

5)Live/work lofts and penthouses available — flexible floor plan options that go beyond typical studio/1BR/2BR layouts, appealing to remote workers or creative professionals.

6)Pet-friendly, smoke-free community — with a dedicated pet station, appealing to Seattle's pet-loving resident base.

We want every applicant to have a clear picture of what's required to call Axis home. Here's an overview of our screening criteria:

1) Income Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate a gross monthly income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.

2) Rental History: We review prior rental history for evictions or outstanding debt owed to a previous landlord. A clean rental history is required for approval.

3) Automatic Denial Criteria: Applications will be automatically denied for any of the following: a severe level of charge-offs, a prior eviction, outstanding housing debt, or a bankruptcy filed within the last five years.

4) Self-Employed Applicants: Self-employed applicants can verify income by providing their most recent year's tax return.

5)First-Time Renters: Yes, first-time renters are accepted and welcome to apply.