Key Housing, a corporate housing provider traditionally focused on California, is expanding into Washington State and has named 'Lightbox' as its Featured Listing for the Seattle market for March 2026. The company, known for identifying hard-to-find corporate housing, is applying its proprietary methodology to Seattle, where housing availability presents similar challenges to California.
'Finding short-term housing almost requires 'insider information,'' said Bob Lee, President of Key Housing. 'Our team works like detectives. They identify properties that are hidden gems. We have expanded to Seattle. 'Lightbox' was chosen because it offers the right balance of location, comfort, and amenities.'
Lightbox is located at 4545 8th Avenue NE, near the University of Washington and major highways I-5 and SR 520, providing easy access across the greater Seattle area. A short train ride connects residents to downtown Seattle. The property offers furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments for short-term and corporate stays, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, blonde and wood-plank flooring, in-home washer and dryer units, large windows with natural light and views of Seattle, smart home technology, and high-speed internet.
Community amenities include a rooftop lounge with an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and movie screen; a 24-hour fitness center; a resident lounge; controlled access; package lockers; bike storage; and electric vehicle charging stations. The building is pet-friendly, accommodating business travelers who wish to bring pets.
Seattle attracts business travelers from industries such as technology, healthcare, aerospace, higher education, and global trade, with major employers including Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and the University of Washington. The paradox, as Key Housing notes, is that Washington has a strong business climate but a tight housing market. The company's value proposition is to find hard-to-find housing through client interviews and its proprietary methodology.
Interested readers can learn more about Lightbox at https://www.keyhousing.com/corporate-rental-properties/lightbox/ and explore other Seattle listings at https://www.keyhousing.com/corporate-housing-city/seattle/.
