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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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Costs Overview
Application Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
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 / Per Unit
One Time
Required
Yes
Application Fee
Covers the cost for processing the rental application, including credit and background checks.
$20.00 / Per Applicant
One Time
Required
No
Move In Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
Due
Type
Refundable
First Month's Rent
The first month's rent is due at move in. The amount is prorated and less the Application Deposit paid at application. If you move in on or after the 26th, the next month's rent is also due at move-in.
Varies
One Time
Required
No
Pet Deposit
Refundable deposit required per apt for approved pet(s).
$500.00 / Per Unit
One Time
Optional
Yes
Security Deposit
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 / Per Unit
One Time
Required
Yes
Monthly Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
Due
Type
Refundable
Electric
Electricity cost paid to third-party provider.
Usage Based / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Hot Water Energy
Energy utilized for domestic water heating.
Usage Based / Per Unit
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 / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Package Services
Amount for package locker services.
$10.00 / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Sewer
Amount for sewer services.
Usage Based / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Trash/Recycling - Hauling
Amount for trash/recycling hauling services.
Usage Based / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Utility Administrative Fee
Cost to manage utility services billing.
$5.00 / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Water
Amount for water supply and usage.
Usage Based / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Wi-Fi & Smart Home Services
Cost for smart home technology and private Wi-Fi.
$76.00 / Per Unit
Monthly
Required
No
Optional Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
Due
Type
Refundable
Garage - Reserved
Reserved garage parking.
$150.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Garage - Reserved EV
Reserved EV garage parking.
$195.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Liability/Content Insurance - Windsor Prog (Opt)
Optional liability/content insurance that meets the lease requirement.
$15.75 / Per Unit
Monthly
Optional
No
Pet Rent
Monthly amount per approved pet.
$50.00 / Per Pet
Monthly
Optional
No
Portable Air Conditioner
Amount for usage of optional portable air conditioner.
$50.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Large Non Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$60.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Medium Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$45.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Medium Non Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$45.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Storage - Small Heated
Amount for usage of optional storage space. All items subject to availability.
$35.00 / Per Rentable Item
Monthly
Optional
No
Situational Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
Due
Type
Refundable
Access Device - Access Card
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$250.00 / Per Device
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Mailbox Key
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$25.00 / Per Device
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Parking Decal
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$150.00 / Per Device
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Access Device - Smart Tech
Cost for replacement or additional access device.
$800.00 / Per Device
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Animal Violation
Amount charged per unauthorized pet.
$100.00 / Per Pet
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Late Rent
Amount for paying after the rent due date.
$10.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Lease Buy Out
Amount to terminate the lease early.
2 Months Rent / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Liability Insurance Only - Non-Compliance
Amount for noncompliance with liability insurance policy.
$10.75 / Per Unit
Monthly
Situational
No
Lockout
Amount for reentry after resident lockout.
$75.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Mailbox Lock Change
Mailbox Lock Change
$30.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Reletting Charge
A sum charged to cover the costs of finding and processing a replacement resident which is only charged if you move out due to your default or eviction or without (i) providing proper notice, or (ii) paying rent in full.
1 Months Rent / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Returned Payment Fee
Amount for returned payment.
$25.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Trash Violation
Amount charged when trash is not properly disposed of.
$50.00 / Per Occurrence
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
Per Occurrence
Situational
No
Move Out Costs
Name
Amount / Frequency
Due
Type
Refundable
Optional Move Out Cleaning - 1BR
Excludes damage or bulk trash removal charges.
$225.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Optional
No
Optional Move Out Cleaning - 2BR
Excludes damage or bulk trash removal charges.
$275.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Optional
No
Optional Move Out Cleaning - 3BR
Excludes damage or bulk trash removal charges.
$300.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Optional
No
Optional Move Out Cleaning - Studio
Excludes damage or bulk trash removal charges.
$200.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Optional
No
Optional Move Out Cleaning - TH/PH
Excludes damage or bulk trash removal charges.
$325.00 / Per Occurrence
Per Occurrence
Optional
No
Costs overview footnotes
Date: October 13, 2026
All pricing set forth above is current, but is subject to change at any time prior to submitting your application. You may be required to pay a security deposit and/or a credit risk premium, the amount of which may vary based on your credit and lease/mortgage history (and other criteria), but will not exceed any legal maximum. Some charges may not apply to affordable housing units. Contact us with any questions and/or request a copy of the lease and any applicable addenda before submitting your application.
Additional Information
We do not accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports as defined by and pursuant to RCW 59.18.030.
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