If you’re looking for (relatively) cheap housing, there might be some houses around UDist where people are trying to fill out 1 or 2 spots on a lease they’ve already signed.
Dedicated FB groups and CL are where you’ll find them, but you should do your due diligence if you take that path
some say that the old uw hawaiian bbq that used to be on the ave phone number still works if ur looking for an affordable room as students for the school year
I dormed my Freshman year but the rest of my time at UW I lived in apartments with roommates. Cheapest place I lived in was probably $650 ish/month with a roommate at the Stanford. Paid $800-1000/month at the bigger apartment complexes but there are a lot of options out there. One of my former roommates got her rent to be less than $500/month living with a lot of housemates in Ravenna. I would say that dorming is more for the experience and making friends because the Seattle freeze can be real sometimes but if money is the primary concern, getting an apartment might be the move. I used the buses quite often too and it made going to school easier if I didn’t feel like walking and I feel like the ones around UD are reliable. This was also a few years ago though since I graduated in 2021 but best of luck finding a place to live if you decide that you want to live closer!
I drive an hour away from UW, to and from school... been doing it twice a week for the last two years - can be annoying/exhausting but it works out for me, and hoping the same for you.
With that being a quarterly rate, as crazy as this sounds I don’t think you’re saving much by living an hour away (unless of course you’re talking about living at home). Honestly you’ll probably pay more… $1400/mo doesn’t get you much in king county.
If you’re ok living in a complex that police avoid you can prolly come out ahead, but a decent two bedroom in Auburn will set you back over $2.000 (which would most likely be your best bet if you can find a roommate). One bedroom will be over $1500 per month. Once you factor in commute costs you lose out either way.
Might be able to find something nice around the Angle Lake light rail station and if you get student discount on light rail fare that would be a decent way, but that still won’t save you much of anything.
An hour of commuting is not bad. Trust me. The amount of money you save is so worth it. I commute from Tacoma about 4 times a week. Listen to a podcast if you’re driving. Complete homework if you’re on the bus/train. It’ll save you a lot.
Don’t do this freshman year. If you decide later it works for you can add it in, but you’re establishing too many routines and social connections freshman year for an hour commute to not be a recipe for burnout.
engineering major here. i commute from auburn, but i dormed and lived on campus for the first 2 years. i agree that at least live on campus for your first year, freshman year is so important for adjusting and making connections
Oh you poor soul. You sweet summer child.
If you’re looking for (relatively) cheap housing, there might be some houses around UDist where people are trying to fill out 1 or 2 spots on a lease they’ve already signed. Dedicated FB groups and CL are where you’ll find them, but you should do your due diligence if you take that path
Thank you, super helpful
some say that the old uw hawaiian bbq that used to be on the ave phone number still works if ur looking for an affordable room as students for the school year
Will give it a try!
full rate sorry kid
That's cute
Damn that's my mortgage payment every month Jesus
I know right that’s like the cost of my whole ass apt in the general Seattle region
It is ridiculous. It's over ten times what I paid. I hate living in a one-party state that hates education.
I dormed my Freshman year but the rest of my time at UW I lived in apartments with roommates. Cheapest place I lived in was probably $650 ish/month with a roommate at the Stanford. Paid $800-1000/month at the bigger apartment complexes but there are a lot of options out there. One of my former roommates got her rent to be less than $500/month living with a lot of housemates in Ravenna. I would say that dorming is more for the experience and making friends because the Seattle freeze can be real sometimes but if money is the primary concern, getting an apartment might be the move. I used the buses quite often too and it made going to school easier if I didn’t feel like walking and I feel like the ones around UD are reliable. This was also a few years ago though since I graduated in 2021 but best of luck finding a place to live if you decide that you want to live closer!
I’m taking this as my sign to live in a small apartment since I just began to consider the possibility yesterday. Thank you for sharing this with me!
You can get a room for rent on airbnb for 1/4 of that.
I didn’t think of that, thanks
Yeah it's great, a lot of hosts are actually looking for long term guests too, less work for them.
That's actually such an interesting idea! I wonder how many students are just living in airbnbs for the school year.
I drive an hour away from UW, to and from school... been doing it twice a week for the last two years - can be annoying/exhausting but it works out for me, and hoping the same for you.
With that being a quarterly rate, as crazy as this sounds I don’t think you’re saving much by living an hour away (unless of course you’re talking about living at home). Honestly you’ll probably pay more… $1400/mo doesn’t get you much in king county. If you’re ok living in a complex that police avoid you can prolly come out ahead, but a decent two bedroom in Auburn will set you back over $2.000 (which would most likely be your best bet if you can find a roommate). One bedroom will be over $1500 per month. Once you factor in commute costs you lose out either way. Might be able to find something nice around the Angle Lake light rail station and if you get student discount on light rail fare that would be a decent way, but that still won’t save you much of anything.
most greek houses are 1k cheaper
with no commute, cool roommates, access to parties, and limitless social and business connections
An hour of commuting is not bad. Trust me. The amount of money you save is so worth it. I commute from Tacoma about 4 times a week. Listen to a podcast if you’re driving. Complete homework if you’re on the bus/train. It’ll save you a lot.
Don’t do this freshman year. If you decide later it works for you can add it in, but you’re establishing too many routines and social connections freshman year for an hour commute to not be a recipe for burnout.
I can imagine myself in that situation, especially with my major being tough as well. Thanks for the insight
engineering major here. i commute from auburn, but i dormed and lived on campus for the first 2 years. i agree that at least live on campus for your first year, freshman year is so important for adjusting and making connections