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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 77%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $13,578

Best Time to Look for a Place

March or April—most leases start September 1 and run through August 31.

Popular Areas
  • The Ave.
  • University District (specifically, the Greek area)
  • University Village
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $700
  • 2 BR: $1,200
  • 4 BR: $2,000
  • Studio: $600

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Off-campus housing feels a little like gambling. Like games in a Vegas casino, there’s a wide selection, but you could lose a lot of money. For the most part, Seattle real estate is not cheap, and if it is, then there’s a reason. But multiple neighborhoods lay just a bus or car ride away from campus, and a myriad of living options exists in the University District alone. Some students get a studio on the Avenue while others pair up and get a two-bedroom apartment around University Village. Others assemble a group of eight or nine and rent a house in the Greek area.

Whatever the size of the group, a prime home probably exists in the vicinity; it’s just about hunting it down. High demand is the reason landlords can charge so steeply, so if you don’t nab that dream house while it’s still available, it might be gone. Like so many other things about UW, the size of the school determines a lot. Because there are so many students in need of housing, a wide selection of houses and apartments exists, but because such a demand for housing exists, it may be difficult to get a place. It’s all about timing, though—get a group together early and start looking. Many UW students choose to live off campus sophomore year, after establishing some solid relationships in the dorms. For many, moving off campus is a welcome salvation from the closed-in feel of the dorms, and they love the freedom and space of a place of their own.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Washington

lauram13

Accounting '14

3.5
B

Apartment and Houses and Roommates - Oh My!

U-District is the land of cheap food and college housing. It takes some good research and perhaps some connections to score a good off-campus housing situation at UW. Talking to peers yields valuable information. There are so many houses and apartments to choose from, but finding them could prove a tedious process since the information is not exactly consolidated - but definitely worth it. Landlords aren't an issue unless you make them one, or if you are unfortunate and get stuck with an unsavory one. Price depends on quality and number of rooms. Lowest can get down to $300-400/month and highest could be $900+/mo. Parking also gets expensive, but look into getting a permit from the city to park on the street - less expensive option.

Mar 27, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Washington

ijk22

Pre-Medicine Studies '15

3.8
B+

Off Campus Housing

Housing off campus offers students the chance to truly branch off from the somewhat noisy dorms and begin living independently. However, some places are more costly than others which college students can not really afford. In terms of safety, there are areas which are safer than others but usually the safer areas are farther from campus. There are many options for off campus housing, but to choose the right one, students are required to view and compare many places.

Mar 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Washington

echudek

Forest Resources Management '14

3.1
B-

Small Apartments Are the Way to Go.

There are a ton of samller apartments really close to campus. It is difficult to find a larger 4-5 bedroom apartment. However, there are plenty of houses you can rent if you want ta larger space. The smaller apartments tend to be a better quality and i better shape than the larger places.

Feb 18, 2012

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User rating for University of Washington - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 35 user reviews.

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

Off-Campus Housing Affairs (OCHA)
(206) 543-8997
asuwsha@u.washington.edu
housing.asuw.org

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