Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA

Peterson Hall is the second-oldest building on the SPU campus
Demaray Hall features a clock tower donated by the class of 1966
The SPU campus covers 40 acres

Seattle Pacific University - Seattle, WA Area Guide

Where Falcons learn to soar

Liberal Arts Private Religious Methodist Historic Prestigious Top-Ranking

Named one of the Best National Universities by US News and World Report in 2017, Seattle Pacific University quietly strives for perfection -- it is one of just three universities from Washington State to make the prestigious list. SPU is a private liberal arts university dating back to 1891. It was founded by the Free Methodist Church as the Seattle Seminary. It took its present name in 1977. SPU is located in Seattle's beautiful Queen Anne Hill neighborhood -- the highest hill in Seattle and surrounded by water: Lake Union and the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Queen Anne Hill is filled with historic houses, 29 landmarks, and a historic bridge. This is a pricey neighborhood, but there are several bus stops near the university for those who prefer to commute from other areas of the city. Downtown Seattle is a terrific option, located just four miles south of SPU. The university is located near the intersection of West Bertona Street and 3rd Avenue. To live close to the university and enjoy a variety of nearby shops and restaurants, look along Nickerson Street. Being so close to the Ship Canal, SPU students have access to the waterfront Ship Canal Trail, a popular trail for walkers, joggers, and bicyclists.

Explore the College

Peterson Hall is the second-oldest building on the SPU campus

Demaray Hall features a clock tower donated by the class of 1966

The SPU campus covers 40 acres

The SPU bookstore is the place to go for books and gear

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,488 for a studio, $2,089 for one bedroom, $2,810 for two bedrooms, and $3,870 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 403 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,488/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 649 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 939 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,810/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,217 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,870/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100

Schools

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

Cascadia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

474 Students

McDonald International School

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

Coe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

981 Students

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

676 Students

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

Rainier Prep

Public

Grades K-8

330 Students

Eckstein Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,045 Students

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,653 Students

Ballard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,590 Students

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,541 Students

Garfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,642 Students

Ingraham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,452 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kerry Park And Viewpoint
  • Gas Works Park
  • Kinnear Park
  • Woodland Park
  • Woodland Park Zoo

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.