Solara Apartments

User Reviews of Solara Apartments

Yelp.com Review - by Morin W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I used to live here. During that time, I rarely used the amenities except the theater, billiard and foosball. I also went to the gym every once in awhile -- it was ok; never tried the pool or the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina L.

2.0 of 5 stars. - Amenities don't work - the paper in the "business center" is usually out, and hey, when they do have paper, the printer is out of ink! - The garage REEKS like garbage! Several times, there have been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have come to realize that living at the Solara is kind of like dating someone. At first the experience is amazing; everything is new and exciting. You enjoy spending time with each other and you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Urban oasis - what a joke!

I thought potential renters might want a more recent update on Solara.The place is no longer clean - the garages are filthy and the garbages leak disgusting water out into them. I can't even let my...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrole J.

2.0 of 5 stars. After living in three different apartment models within Solara, I can say that Solara can only be noted for its mediocrity.The common areas, (hot tub/sauna/pool, movie theater, gym, computer room,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was our first apt here in Seattle after moving across the country. We were hastily picked it because of time constraints and a few other issues. It has been a decent place to live, but we have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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Urban Oasis, Sorta

The Solara bills itself as an "urban oasis", which works. It's a semi-lux apartment complex located smack dab in the middle of Lake City proper near the border to the ever pleasant Shoreline area. Instantly recognizable for it's gaudy blue on yellow on gray exterior color scheme, the Solara offers a more upscale housing option with a reasonably advantageous location.Lake City has definitely gotten better in the past few years, as more businesses have moved into the area to jazz it up. LCW stalwarts like Toyoda Sushi and Mad Pizza anchor the food chain while newer Thai restaurants sprout up along the well-traveled boulevard. Solara residents are within easy walking distance of these great eateries, along with both a QFC and a Fred Meyer. Sitting right on the major bus line is wonderful for commuters and UW students.Regardless, it's still Lake City. The area's transformation isn't quite complete and it occasionally shows. Solara sits right in between the charming Lake City Bar and Grill to the west, and low-income housing to the east.As for the Solara decor, it's modern and chic in an Ikea 1 sort of way. While the exterior may be a bit gaudy, the interior public areas are warmly decorated with a modern aesthetic. The gym and public lounges located along the courtyard (a very cool courtyard) are great. Large secured parking garage is also a plus for the non-bus commuter.
openlist - user review - 06/30/2007

Yelp.com Review - by Wes W.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Solara bills itself as an "urban oasis", which works. It's a semi-lux apartment complex located smack dab in the middle of Lake City proper near the border to the ever pleasant Shoreline area....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Solara Apartments

I have lived here for 5 years and have not minded it up until this last year. When I first moved into these apartments the facility was extremely clean and well kept with excellent management. It is s...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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Really Nice by Greg N. at InsiderPages

These apartments are really modern and nice. The street they're on isn't very nice (in Lake City), but the complex itself is really secure and nice. The inside of the apartments are new and well decorated. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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