Seattle University

Seattle, WA

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Seattle University - Seattle, WA Area Guide

One of the West Coast’s finest institutions in the heart of the Jet City

Private Urban Catholic Jesuit Redhawks Historic

With a reputation as one of the top universities in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle University provides a stellar academic environment in the heart of one of America’s most exciting cities. The fairly compact campus features a unique blend of historic and ultra-modern architecture, with magnificent sculptures scattered throughout the landscape. Many aspects of the unique curriculum reflect the school’s Jesuit character, but the university’s commitment to ecology and sustainability also reflect the distinctly progressive sensibilities of the region. The campus enjoys a great location between the city’s First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods, an area equally known for its major medical facilities and its extensive nightlife and entertainment scene. Within a few short blocks to the north and west of the SU campus, you’ll find dozens of bars, nightclubs, mouthwatering international restaurants, eclectic art galleries, live music venues, theaters, and of course Seattle’s famous coffeehouses. While Seattle is known for pricey rental rates (especially in this part of town), you can often find some great deals on apartments, houses, and condos in the Squire Park neighborhood, which offers a convenient walk to the SU campus as well as the nearby attractions.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,488 for a studio, $2,083 for one bedroom, $2,808 for two bedrooms, and $3,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 404 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,488/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 649 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,083/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 940 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,808/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,217 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,833/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bikeability

80 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

90 / 100

Great Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

80 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

90 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 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

  • Freeway Park
  • Waterfall Garden Park
  • Klondike Gold Rush NHP
  • Dr. Jose Rizal Park
  • Cascade Playground

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.