With so many new apartment options opening up downtown, it's hard not to imagine what it might be like to live in the midst of all our city has to offer - from the nightlife of the Southside, to the growing list of restaurants in the city center, to the parks along the riverfront and shopping on the North Shore.
Whether it's the convenience to work, outdoor recreation, restaurants, bars or entertainment options that initially piques your interest in the downtown lifestyle, it's the upscale amenities and range of options these new apartments pack that will really make you want to trade in your lawn mower for a commuter's bicycle. We researched several options around town to give you a taste of what's on offer.
The MaclellanThe Maclellan
721 Broad St.
Floor plans: Studio, one- and two-bedroom units
Size: 535-1,174 square feet
Price: $858-$2,034
Apartment features: 10- to 20-foot ceilings, ceiling fans, washer and dryer in unit, stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and vanities; some units have original hardwood flooring, clay tiling, exposed brick and arched windows
Community amenities: Business center, fitness center, community room with kitchenette, bike storage, guest apartment available to rent by the night, high-speed wireless internet from EPB Fiber Optics included in price, door-to-door garbage service, pet-friendly ($500 pet fee, additional $200 fee for second pet, plus $15 monthly pet rent)
Passenger FlatsPassenger Flats
1351 Passenger St.
Floor plans: Studio, one- and two-bedroom units
Size: 344-1,647 square feet
Price: $800-$1,950
Apartment features: Utilities and wireless internet included, cable-ready, microwave, refrigerator
Community amenities: Two resort-style pools, clubhouse, fitness center, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi on premises, secured access, on-site maintenance and management, accepts electronic and internet payments, elevator, bike storage, pet-friendly ($300 pet deposit, plus $25 monthly fee per pet)
Market City CenterMarket City Center
728 Market St.
Floor plans: One and two-bedroom units
Size: 683-1,124 square feet
Price: $1,263-$2,148
Apartment features: Balconies; kitchens furnished with Kenmore dishwasher, oven, stove and refrigerator; stacked washer and dryer; pet-friendly (up to 25 pounds, pet fee applies); disability-accessible apartments with grab bars in bathrooms and side-by-side washers and dryers; Energy Star dishwashers and bath exhausts; compact water heaters; high-efficiency showers and lavatory faucets; double-pane windows; sensor-controlled fresh air intake; zero-VOC paint; high-rated HVAC filters for finer filtration
Community amenities: Parking garage, EPB fiber optic internet-ready, fitness center, 24/7 controlled-access elevators with ability to grant guests access by cellphone, outdoor rooftop area, indoor clubhouse, trash included, outdoor dog play area
10 North10 North
20 Cherokee Blvd.
Floor plans: Studio, one- and two-bedroom units
Size: 561-1,118 square feet
Price: $1,000-$1,380
Apartment features: Stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, stacked washer and dryer, 9-foot ceilings, balconies, wood-style plank flooring
Community amenities: Pet-friendly ($400-$600 one-time pet fee, plus $10 monthly pet rent), pet spa, accepts internet payments
Vista Cameron Harbor ApartmentsVista Cameron Harbor Apartments
805 Canal St.
Floor plans: One- and two-bedroom units
Size: 547-1,172 square feet
Price: $970-$1,805
Apartment features: Balconies, cable-ready, ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry with brushed nickel accents, granite counter tops, hardwood-style flooring, new carpet, washer and dryer connections in every unit
Community amenities: River and mountain views, accepts credit card and electronic payments, clubhouse, free coffee and refreshments, resort-style saltwater swimming pool, sundeck and cabana with an outdoor TV, fitness center, monthly resident activities, pet-friendly ($400 pet fee, plus $10 monthly pet rent) short-term rental available, furnished units available