University of Washington
- Off-Campus Housing

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.

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.

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.