The complete neighborhood

Sora offers apartment rentals on the west edge of the University District in Seattle with convenient access to downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods of Wallingford, Fremont, and Green Lake. The community provides a vibrant mix of cultural and recreational activities—world-class exhibits a few blocks away at the Henry Art Gallery while Lake Union provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Trail Man Runnuing

Sora is located within a few blocks of the famous Burke-Gilman Trail, one of the best paved urban trail systems in the country.  

See the Trail

Places to Grab a Bite

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    Portage Bay Cafe

    4130 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98105

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    Xi'an Noodles

    5259 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    U District Farmers Market

    University Way NE between 50th & 52nd, 98105

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    Morsel

    4754 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Thai Tom

    4543 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Voula's Offshore Cafe

    658 NE Northlake Way
    Seattle, WA 98105

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    Little Duck

    4100 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98105

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    Agua Verde Café

    1307 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA 98105

Food from everywhere

The U-District exemplifies why Seattle is considered a top food destination. The area has some of the city’s best and most diverse offerings from all regions of the world, and at affordable prices. Hand pulled noodles? Pupusas from El Salvador? Pacific Northwest comfort food? The U-District has it all.

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Living active at Sora

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    District Yoga

    4143 University Way NE #300, Seattle, WA 98105

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    U District YMCA

    5003 12th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Pocock Rowing Center

    3320 Fuhrman Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

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    UW Intramural Activities Center

    3924 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98195

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    Pure Barre

    4552 11th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Aqua Verde Paddle Club

    1307 NE Boat St, Seattle, WA
    98105

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    Core Power Yoga

    4535 12th Ave NE A, Seattle, WA 98105

Places to stock-up

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    Trader Joes

    4555 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Trinity Market

    4301 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Whole Foods

    1026 NE 64th St, Seattle, WA 98115

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    Portage Bay Grange

    4110 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Bartell Drugs

    4344 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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    Magnus Books

    1408 NE 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98105

Shopping in the neighborhood

There are several grocery options within a short walk of Sora's rentals in University District. The Ave also has a good number of small independent boutiques that make for a fun shopping stroll. On Saturdays you can explore the U-District Farmers Market which is recognized as one of the best in the nation and also conveniently open year round.