Living in Seattle

1. Husky Survival Guide
Living in Seattle
ON CAMPUS
The University of Washington does offer some on-campus apartment op-
tions for graduate students, though there is no guarantee that housing ap-
plications will be accepted. Review the various opportunities for on-campus
housing, and how to apply. https://www.hfs.washington.edu/housing/
Default.aspx?id=184#gsc.tab=0
TRANSPORTATION
The University of Washington is conveniently nestled between multiple
highways, giving commuting students plenty of options to arrive. While
some may drive, others may take the Link Light Rail, or one of the many
buses. Seattle is also known for some of the best bike lanes for those who
prefer to cycle to campus. https://www.washington.edu/facilities/
NEIGHBORHOODS Seattle combines the amenities of a big city – a diverse population, lively nightlife, and a prospering business
community – with family-oriented neighborhoods, cozy coffee shops, and an abundance of outdoor recreation. It may be famous for coffee,
software, and rain, but once you visit, you’ll find the real attributes that lure students from around the world: innovative, global companies with
strong. Each Seattle neighborhood offers a unique glimpse into the history of Seattle, and of course, plenty of shopping, dining, and outdoor
activities. Explore some of the neighborhoods listed below, and be sure to go out and find your own favorite ‘hood!
University District
Walking distance to campus, the University District has
everything you need – laundromats, shopping, movie
theatres, and an abundance of drinking and dining op-
tions. Of course, this neighborhood also provides close
access to campus, as well as easy access to major high-
ways and metro services. You’ll see many fellow UW
students hanging out on University Way, or “The Ave,” a
main hub for shops and dining.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,675*
Popular Spots: Morsel, Ugly Mug Café & Coffee, Portage
Bay Café, Burke Museum, Henry Art Gallery, University
Bookstore
Downtown
Downtown Seattle is a truly urban area with access to
numerous shops and restaurants, art galleries and coffee
shops, and the waterfront. More well-known attractions
like Pike Place Market or the Smith Tower are always
within walking distance and provide an abundance of
eclectic food, art, and culture. For stellar city views, visit
the observation deck at Smith Tower.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $2,100*
Popular Places: Pike Place Market, Pike Place Chowder,
Blueacre, Seattle Art Museum, Smith Tower
Ballard
Scandinavian fisherman and loggers founded Ballard
bordering the Puget Sound, and the maritime influence
is still strong. A large pleasure-boat marina with seafood
restaurants and spectacular views of the Olympic Moun-
tains lies adjacent to public beaches at Shilshole. This
vibrant neighborhood houses restaurants shops, bars,
art spaces, and more!
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,560*
Popular Places: The Grateful Bread, The Matador, Majes-
tic Bay Theater, Toast, Golden Gardens Park
Roosevelt
Located just north of the University District and east of
Green Lake, the Roosevelt neighborhood is largely resi-
dential with many of the homes dating from the early
1900s. The neighborhood is a great area to shop for
antiques and to sample various cuisines and pubs, as well
as shop at Whole Foods!
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,450*
Ravenna
Primarily residential, this area offers the large University
Village shopping area, easy UW access, and a beautiful
park/play area (Ravenna Park). This neighborhood just
east of the UW is a bit quieter than the University Dis-
trict proper.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,500*
Wallingford and Fremont
These nearby neighborhoods are both home to more
dining, coffee, shopping, and art, but you can also find
well-known attractions and fun places to visit such as
the Fremont Troll and the Freemont Sunday Market, or
Gas Works Park for picturesque views
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,600*
Popular Places: Dick’s Drive In, Fremont Troll, Gasworks
Park, Fremont Brewing Company, Fainting Goat Gelato
Capitol Hill
A trend-setting neighborhood full of fashion, coffee, and
dining, this cutting-edge-yet-funky neighborhood on the
hills of Seattle’s downtown provide a fun mix of the once
nicknamed “Millionaire Row” and the modern apartment
culture of a growing city.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,800*
Popular Places: Elysian Brewing Company, Volunteer
Park, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Café Lago
Green Lake
Seattle’s most popular neighborhood for outdoor recrea-
tion, Green Lake is a mecca for joggers, bicyclists, walkers
and roller-bladders who make their way around the
three-mile perimeter path. Bus service to UW is good
and it’s a relatively flat bike ride to campus.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,525*
Popular Places: Green Lake, Green Lake Pitch ‘N’ Putt,
Mighty O Donuts, Latona Pub,
Queen Anne
Rising 456 feet north of downtown, Queen Anne hill is a
historic residential and small business community over-
looking the Seattle Center and Elliot Bay. Various neigh-
borhoods on the Hill offer amenities such as the Space
Needle, Key Arena, and Science Center in your backyard,
or a quieter, residential atmosphere near Seattle Pacific
University.
Average Rent for 1-Bedroom: $1,665*
Popular Places: Canlis, Kerry Park, Uptown Espresso,