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Windsor Ballard offers a selection of floor plans to meet your everyday needs. Take a look and discover the right apartment for you.
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We’re here to make budgeting for your new home simple and straightforward. The prices shown reflect base rent plus required fees, so you’ll have a clear starting point. From there, our Cost Calculator helps you explore how your choices shape your monthly total – so you can plan with confidence.
For full transparency, the Costs Overview section at the bottom of this page lists every potential fee, so you know exactly what to expect.
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*Total monthly leasing prices include base rent, all mandatory monthly fees and any user-selected optional fees. Excludes variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.
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Costs Overview
Application Costs
Fee Name
Amount / Method
Due
Type
Refundable
Application Deposit
Due at application; applies to the first month's rent upon move in. Refundable if the application is denied.
$400.00
One Time
Required
Yes
Application Fee
Covers the cost for processing the rental application, including credit and background checks.
$50.00
One Time
Required
No
Move In Costs
Fee Name
Amount / Method
Due
Type
Refundable
Pet Deposit
Refundable deposit required per apt for approved pet(s).
$500.00
One Time
Optional
Yes
Security Depsoit
Amount held during residency that may be applied to towards amounts owed at move out. Based on screening results, this amount may increase up to the equivalent of one month’s rent.
$300.00
One Time
Required
Yes
Monthly Costs
Fee Name
Amount / Method
Due
Type
Refundable
Electric
Electricity cost paid to third-party provider.
Usage Based
Monthly
Required
No
Hot Water Energy
Energy utilized for domestic water heating.
Usage Based
Monthly
Required
No
Liability Insurance
The lease requires a minimum of $100K in liability insurance coverage. Residents may obtain this coverage through a provider of their choice. Windsor offers an optional insurance program that meets the lease requirement for $15.75/month per policy.
Varies
Monthly
Required
No
Package Services
Amount for package locker services.
$10.00
Monthly
Required
No
Sewer
Amount for sewer services.
Usage Based
Monthly
Required
No
Trash/Recycling - Hauling
Amount for trash/recycling hauling services.
Usage Based
Monthly
Required
No
Utility Administrative Fee
Cost to manage utility services billing.
$5.00
Monthly
Required
No
Water
Amount for water supply and usage.
Usage Based
Monthly
Required
No
Wi-Fi & Smart Home Services
Cost for smart home technology and private Wi-Fi.
$76.00
Monthly
Required
No
Optional Costs
Fee Name
Amount / Method
Due
Type
Refundable
Garage - Reserved
Reserved garage parking.
$115.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Garage - Reserved EV
Reserved EV garage parking.
$195.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Liability/Content Insurance - Windsor Prog (Opt)
Optional liability/content insurance that meets the lease requirement.
$15.75
Monthly
Optional
No
Pet Rent
Monthly amount per approved pet.
$50.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Portable Air Conditioner
Amount for usage of optional portable air conditioner.
$50.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Large Non Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$60.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Medium Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$45.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Medium Non Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$45.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Small Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$35.00
Monthly
Optional
No
Situational Costs
Fee Name
Amount / Method
Due
Type
Refundable
Access Device - Access Card
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$250.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Mailbox Key
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$25.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Parking Decal
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$150.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Smart Tech
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$800.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Animal Violation
Amount charged per unauthorized pet.
$100.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Late Rent
Amount for paying after the rent due date.
$10.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Lease Buy Out
Amount to terminate the lease early.
2 Months Rent
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Liability Insurance Only - Non-Compliance
Amount for noncompliance with liability insurance policy.
$10.75
Monthly
Situational
No
Lockout
Amount for reentry after resident lockout.
$75.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Mailbox Lock Change
Mailbox Lock Change
$30.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Returned Payment Fee
Amount for returned payment.
$25.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Trash Violation
Amount charged when trash is not properly disposed of.
$50.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Utility Vacant Unit Billing Fee
Amount applied if utility services are not transferred to the resident’s name.
$50.00
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Costs overview footnotes
Date: August 17, 2026
Additional Information
We do not accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports as defined by and pursuant to RCW 59.18.030.
Affordable Housing - MFTE Program
Windsor Ballard participates in the MFTE affordable housing program with select homes available at restricted rents for income eligible households. Learn more here.
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