The area along Stone Way S has quietly turned into one of the most exciting new hubs in Seattle and Ray is right in the midst of it. You can currently get a studio starting at $1,705/mo., 1-BR at $1,991/mo., or 2-BR at $2,574/mo. Plus there's an orangery on the roof where you can pick citrus fruits whenever. Who else has that?

The Lyric offers a variety of studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes in Capitol Hil and boasts all of the amenities you'd hope for, including a roof top deck, fitness center, theatre and gaming room, resident sky lounge, underground parking and private courtyard. Studios begin at $1,826/mo., 1-BRs at $2,336/mo., and 2-BRs at $3,551. Based on their site, it doesn't look like too many are left.

You know The Wave. It's that funky glass tower you can see from the nosebleeds in Safeco Field and it's become as much a part of the Pioneer Square/SoDo skyline as the stadiums. The 27-story building generally offers rent at $3.00/$3.50 per square foot, with studios as small as 423 sf and penthouse 2-BRs that get up to 1995 sf.Bonus, if you don't mind a semi-obstructed, far-away view, you can watch Seahawks and Sounders games from the rooftop.

The Shelby enjoys a premier location in Belltown and score a percet 100 percent WalkScore. Studios here begin at $1,395/mo. while 1-BRs begin at $1,770/mo. and 2-BRs start at $2,255/mo. Not only does it have all the amenities you'd expect but they're pet-friendly without weight restrictions...which isn't something you always find around town.

Located In the heart of Ballard, Koi has some pretty stunning apartment finishes and all of the amenities you'd expect at the price. Relax on the rooftop deck, work out in the fitness center or just chill in the courtyard with a cup of coffee from the clubhouse espresso machine. Available studios begins at $1,555/mo., 1-BRs at $1,981/mo., and 2-BRs at $2,550/mo.

Rollin Street Flats puts the focus on the living experience with wide open spaces, a minimum of walls, tall ceilings, hardwood floors and German cabinetry. The building isn't too shabby either with a fitness center so big it includes a full court basketball/volleyball court. There's also a 4th floor community deck and 11th floor deck as well. Right now it looks like there's only a handful of 1-BRs available, starting at $2,322/month. It's also home to one of Seattle's most expensive rentals, if you want to go that route...

Pine + Minor fancies itself the "gateway to Capitol Hill." The LEED Platinum building was designed by Perkins+Will and offers eco-friendly highlights including planting on the green roofs, low-flow plumbing, solar hot water systems and sunshades. The 111 apartments and 9 live-work units were leased up rather quickly and that hasn't changed. Pickings are slim but they've got a studio at $1,485/mo. available right now.

Please don't call this place by it's full name. It's The Joe and it's all about living casual here (for not-that-casual prices). Cyclists have their own private off-street access to a Resident Bike Room. An "Urban Retreat" has a professional poker table, free Wi-Fi, big screen TV and full catering kitchen. And of course the rooftop deck with an outdoor lounge, community garden and more. There's an open 2-BR available on the 11th floor for $4,316/mo., if you can swing that.