FAQs

• Easy access to the Kent Des Moines Link light rail station, RapidRide A Line, Route 165, I-5, and Pacific Highway
• Convenient connections to SeaTac, Kent, Federal Way, Burien, Seattle, and Tacoma
• Close proximity to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Highline College
• Access to major employment hubs, including SEA Airport, the Port of Seattle, Boeing facilities, healthcare providers, and Kent Valley businesses
• Minutes from the Des Moines Marina, waterfront parks, shopping, dining, and everyday services

• Two separate swimming pool areas serving the Overlook and Landing communities
• Wood-burning fireplaces, which provide character that many newer communities do not offer
• In-home washers and dryers
• Triple-pane windows for improved comfort and noise reduction
• Private patios or balconies
• Renovated homes with updated appliance packages and LVP flooring
• Multiple parking options, including open parking, covered carports, and private garages
• Playground and pet-friendly community
• Convenient location near the Des Moines Marina, downtown Des Moines, light rail, and major roadways

Yes, we are a smoke-free property. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas and must occur at least 99 feet from all community buildings, including the leasing office.

Yes. Renters insurance with up to $100,000 in personal liability coverage is required. Additional coverage requirements may apply.

No.If a resident's renters insurance lapses, the property may enroll the resident in a damage waiver program. The waiver applies only to certain damage to the building and property-owned appliances, fixtures, and hardware. It does not cover the resident's personal belongings, which is why renters insurance is required.

We offer a referral program for current residents, subject to program terms, eligibility, and availability. Residents should contact the leasing office for current referral details.

No, we do not maintain a waitlist for apartments. However, if all parking spaces, carports, or garages are occupied, we will offer a waitlist for those items.

Tours can be scheduled through the “Schedule a Tour” option on theSpinnaker Apartments website, by calling or emailing the leasing office, or by visiting during office hours.

We offer in-person guided tours and virtual tours of select apartment homes. You may contact the office to schedule a live video tour.

Saturday tours are available by appointment between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. After-hours and Sunday tours are not currently available. Weekday tours are offered during office hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During months when the sun sets earlier, we do not offer tours after dark. Therefore, tours may end as early as 4:00 p.m.

Each adult touring should bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state identification card, passport, or military ID. No additional documentation is required.

Spinnaker Overlook and Landing offers one-bedroom, one-bathroom homes; two-bedroom, one-bathroom homes; two-bedroom, two-bathroom homes; and two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom townhomes. Studio and three-bedroom homes are not offered.

• One bedroom and one bathroom: 652 to 670 square feet
• Two bedrooms and one bathroom: 860 square feet
• Two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms: 968 square feet
• Two bedrooms and two bathrooms: 970 square feet

Renovated homes may include wood-style or LVP flooring, stainless steel or updated appliance packages, contemporary blinds, and refreshed finishes.

Apartment homes feature in-unit washers and dryers.

Homes include heating, ceiling fans, and wood-burning fireplaces in select apartments. In-home air conditioning is not available.

Homes include a private patio or balcony, depending on the apartment’s location and floor level.

We do not currently offer smart home features.

Apartment homes with accessible features may be available, subject to availability. Applicants and residents may contact the leasing office to discuss reasonable accommodations or modifications.

• Spinnaker Overlook and Landing is located near
• Spinnaker Overlook and Landing is located in central Des Moines, between Pacific Highway and the downtown Des Moines Marina District. The community offers a park-like residential setting while remaining close to the waterfront, shopping, restaurants, transit, and major roadways. Des Moines is conveniently positioned between Seattle and Tacoma, with access to SeaTac, Kent, Federal Way, Burien, and Renton.

The property is served by Highline Public Schools. Nearby educational institutions include Des Moines Elementary School, Pacific Middle School, Mount Rainier High School, and Highline College.

Residents have access to an on-site fitness center, Planet Fitness at Redondo Square, the Des Moines Creek Trail, waterfront walking routes, Auntie Irene’s Café, Marine View Espresso, Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina, Starbucks, Safeway, Fred Meyer, and WinCo Foods.

• Major nearby employers and employment centers include Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the Port of Seattle, Highline College, Kent Valley distribution and manufacturing businesses, Boeing facilities, healthcare providers, and businesses throughout Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, Renton, and Federal Way.
• Local attractions include the Des Moines Marina, Des Moines Beach Park, Saltwater State Park, the Des Moines Creek Trail, downtown Des Moines, Highline College, and waterfront restaurants and shops. Larger shopping and entertainment destinations include Kent Station, Westfield Southcenter, and The Commons at Federal Way.

King County Metro's RapidRide A Line stops along Pacific Highway near South 216th Street and provides connections to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Kent Des Moines Station, Highline College, and Federal Way. Kent Des Moines Station offers Link 1 Line light rail service, RapidRide A Line, and Route 165 connections, providing convenient regional access to the airport, Seattle, and Federal Way.

Des Moines Veterinary Hospital is located nearby on Pacific Highway. The Kent-Des Moines Petco offers pet supplies, grooming, vaccination clinics, training, and a self-service dog wash. Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park in SeaTac features fenced areas, trails, an agility course, benches, water fountains, and open space. Des Moines Beach Park, Field House Park, and nearby trails also provide outdoor walking options.

Spinnaker Overlook and Landing is located near St Anne Hospital as well as Franciscan Medical Clinic – Des Moines, Sea Mar Des Moines Medical Clinic and UW Medical Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines

Spinnaker Overlook and Landing is located near Express Employment Professionals, Partners Personnel and Career Strategies

Lease terms range from 12 to 16 months.

The standard refundable security deposit is $300. Depending on screening results, applicants may be required to pay a higher deposit of up to one month’s rent or use a qualified guarantor. No separate deposit-alternative program is currently offered.

• Application fee: $50 per applicant
• Administrative fee: $300 per household
• Standard security deposit: $300, subject to screening results
• Prorated rent and any applicable move-in charges
• One-time pet fee: $350 per pet, if applicable
• Pet deposit: $300 per pet

Base rent includes the apartment home and access to community amenities. Parking, utilities, internet, renters insurance, and pet rent are not included.

• Water, sewer, garbage, and common-area gas and electricity
• Open parking: $25 per vehicle, per month
• Covered carport parking: $50 per vehicle, per month, subject to availability
• Garage parking: $150 per month, subject to availability
• Pet rent: $35 per pet, per month
• Damage waiver: $15 per month if proof of renters insurance that meets the property's requirements is not submitted through OptOutConfirm

Residents seeking to terminate their lease before the expiration date must provide written notice in accordance with their signed lease. Residents may be responsible for a lease termination fee, rent until the apartment is rerented or the lease expires, repayment of concessions, utilities, and other applicable charges. Exact requirements depend on the signed lease and the circumstances of the move-out.

Renewal offers are generally delivered at least 90 days before the lease expiration date. If a resident does not sign a renewal or submit a proper notice to vacate, the lease may continue on a month-to-month basis at the applicable rate.

Same-day approval may be available, but the process typically takes two to four days. Timing depends on when the applicant completes income verification through VeriFast.

• Background checks: All applicants and occupants age 18 or older must complete a criminal background check. Screening may also include employment, income, credit, rental history, eviction records, returned payments, Social Security number verification, and prior landlord references. All screening is conducted under the property's current approved criteria and applicable law.
• Criminal history: Criminal history is evaluated under the property's current approved screening criteria and applicable law. Certain convictions may result in denial, including convictions involving the manufacture or distribution of illegal drugs and lifetime sex offender registration. Other records are reviewed individually. Additional screening may cost $15, and further information may be requested.
• Income: The combined gross monthly income of all applicants must equal at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.
• Income verification: Applicants generally must provide pay stubs covering the previous four weeks. Additional documentation may be required. Income is verified through VeriFast.
• Other income: Accepted income may include child support, grants, pensions, GI benefits, disability benefits, trusts, Social Security, rental assistance, public benefits, and savings. Bank records may be required.
• Self-employed, retired, or unemployed applicants: Applicants may need to provide the previous year's tax return and two months of bank statements or 12 months of financial records. Seasonal workers may need to provide the previous year's tax return.
• Credit: Each applicant's credit report will be reviewed by our screening provider. Income and credit are reviewed together. Collections, unpaid debts, repossessions, and late payments may affect approval.
• Bankruptcy: Under the current screening criteria, an open bankruptcy or one closed within the past 12 months results in denial.
• Conditional approval: Applicants with limited or no credit, no rental history, or a low credit result may be required to pay an additional deposit and provide further income or rental documentation.
• Rental history: When required, applicants generally must provide 12 months of satisfactory rental or mortgage history from the previous 24 months. Unpaid rent, lease violations, evictions, late payments, or returned payments may result in conditional approval or denial.

• Guarantors are accepted.
• Only one guarantor per apartment is permitted.
• The guarantor must complete an application, pay the full application fee, meet the other screening requirements, and have gross monthly income equal to at least four times the monthly rent.

The administrative fee is refunded if the application is denied or if the applicant cancels within 24 hours after approval.

• Roommates may apply together, but each co-applicant must complete and sign a separate application.
• Every applicant or occupant who is 18 years of age or older must complete the applicable screening process.
• The gross income of all applicants in the apartment is combined to determine whether the household meets the income requirement of 2.5 times the monthly rent.
• Credit reports and background checks are completed for each applicant individually. Each person’s screening results may affect the household’s overall approval or deposit requirements.

• Applicants are generally notified of approval or denial within 10 days after a completed application is received. Applicants who are denied or approved with conditions will receive any notices required by applicable law.
• The administrative fee is refunded if the application is denied or if the applicant cancels within 24 hours after approval.

Rent can be paid online through Loft Living or in person by money order or check. We do not accept card payments in the office or cash payments.

We accept payments through Flex.

• Late fee: Rent is due on the 1st and must be received by the end of the 6th. A $150 late fee is assessed beginning on the 7th.
• Online payment fees: Payments made through the resident portal may include a convenience or processing fee, depending on the payment method selected. Any applicable fee will be displayed before the payment is submitted.
• Returned payments: A $75 fee applies if a payment is rejected or returned. The resident's financial institution may also charge a separate fee.
• Certified payments: A bank or retailer may charge residents a separate fee to purchase a cashier’s check or money order.
• Third-party payment programs: Optional services such as Flex may charge separate membership, transaction, or processing fees. These charges are determined by the service provider.

Residents are responsible for Puget Sound Energy service and renters insurance. The following utilities and fees are billed to the resident:

• Water, sewer, and garbage
• Common-area gas and electricity
• Utility service and pest control fees

Charges are based on occupancy, square footage, and usage.

• One bedroom and one bathroom: approximately $150 to $170
• Two bedrooms and one bathroom: approximately $170 to $190
• Two bedrooms and two bathrooms: approximately $180 to $205
• Two-bedroom townhome with one-and-a-half bathrooms: approximately $190 to $210
• These estimates vary from month to month and are not guaranteed.

We do not offer community-wide Wi-Fi. Residents may establish individual service with Xfinity.

The property does not charge a technology or cable fee because it does not provide those services. Each apartment home has a cable port, and residents may establish service directly with Xfinity.

Residents may establish their own internet service through Xfinity, our preferred provider.

We offer open parking, assigned covered parking, and garages.

Guest parking is free. Guests may park only in open parking spaces unless a resident gives the guest permission to use the resident's assigned carport.

• Open parking: $25 per vehicle, per month
• Covered parking: $50 per vehicle, per month

The property does not offer on-site bicycle storage, so there is no bicycle storage fee.

Not available.

• Clubhouse
• Garages
• Covered parking
• Playground
• Fitness center
• Pet-friendly community
• Swimming pools

Fitness center 

• Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Pool hours

• Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Clubhouse

• $100 deposit
• $150 daily rental fee

These charges apply per day.

We do not currently offer a package delivery service.

Garages: $150 per month

Community events and resident activities are generally held once a month.

We do not currently offer an on-site dog park or pet wash station. We are a pet-friendly community, and pets may use designated grass areas. Pet waste stations are located throughout the property.

The refundable pet deposit is $300 per pet, and the nonrefundable pet fee is $350 per pet.

$35 per pet, per month

Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, American Staffordshire Terriers, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Pit Bulls, Presa Canarios, Rottweilers, Siberian Huskies, and wolf hybrids. This list may also apply to mixed breeds containing any of these breeds. Breed restrictions and pet fees do not apply to assistance animals approved through the reasonable accommodation process.

Residents should call the emergency maintenance line for urgent requests. Emergency requests generally receive a response within two hours.

Emergency requests generally receive a response within two hours. Nonemergency requests are generally addressed within 48 hours.

•  Annual fire sprinkler system testing 
• Annual dryer vent cleanings 
• Annual roof and carport cleaning 
• Annual chimney cleaning 
• On-site pest control every two weeks

Maintenance prepares each home for move-in using a punch list that includes:

• Junk removal if needed
• Cleaning
• Standard make-ready maintenance items

Yes, we use the standard move-in and move-out checklist included with the lease.

Spinnaker does not have elevators.

•  Inspection: Maintenance will provide at least two days' written notice. Attendance is optional. The walkthrough is not the final damage inspection.
• Cleaning: Remove all belongings and thoroughly clean the home, garage, patio, driveway, and storage areas. Vendor cleaning is optional at $0.35 per square foot, plus tax.
• Utilities: Stop Puget Sound Energy service effective on your move-out date, but not earlier.
• Balance: Pay all outstanding rent and charges when possession is returned. Lease-related termination charges may apply.
• Keys: Return all home and mailbox keys by the end of the move-out date. If the office is closed, leave them inside email spinnaker@avenue5apt.com and confirming you have vacated and where the keys were left.
• Forwarding address: Email your complete forwarding address to management and update your address with USPS.
• Final utilities: Remaining Conservice charges and the final billing fee will post during the final account reconciliation.
• Deposit statement: Your final statement and any refund will be mailed within 30 days. Please allow up to 45 days for delivery.

Contact our office regarding corporate leases and short-term options.

We accept Section 8 and other housing vouchers.

Not available.

Not available.

Furniture rental is available through CORT.

Triple-pane windows help retain heat. In addition, all building attics were reinsulated in 2024 to help reduce noise and retain heat during colder months.

We offer energy-efficient appliances and are upgrading to LED lighting.

Contact the office before anyone moves in or out. A new adult must be invited to apply, complete verification and screening, receive approval, and sign all required documents before occupying the home. Removing a leaseholder requires management approval, agreement from all applicable parties, possible requalification by the remaining residents, and signed release documents.

Contact the office before adding a pet. Provide a photo, vaccination records, and the animal's name, breed, color, weight, age, and sex. Management approval must be obtained, and all required charges must be paid and pet documents completed before the animal enters the home. To remove a pet, provide written notice and complete the required documents. Pet rent ends once the removal is processed, while the refundable deposit generally remains until move-out.

Notify the office when a vehicle is added, replaced, sold, or removed and provide its year, make, model, color, plate number, registration state, and registered owner. Records must remain current, and all household vehicles are subject to the three-vehicle limit and parking rules.