University of Washington at Seattle

Seattle, WA

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, home of the Huskies
The Huskies huddle on the football field

University of Washington at Seattle - Seattle, WA Area Guide

Stimulating academics and a vibrant urban lifestyle in the shadow of Mount Rainier

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Students at the University of Washington enjoy an enviable combination of factors that make the college so unique: a huge population of peers, an incredible city surrounding the campus, and direct access to the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. One of the defining characteristics of campus is the collective of cherry trees on the quad, whose pink blossoms attract sightseers from around the state every spring. But the scenery doesn’t end there—the campus has a huge waterfront area, providing excellent views across Union Bay and Portage Bay to Montlake and the Washington Park Arboretum. It’s no secret that Seattleites love their coffee (and that Starbucks was born here), so it should come as no surprise that there are tons of small coffee shops both on- and off-campus… at least one is sure to become your new favorite study spot when the library gets too crowded. If you choose to rent a place off-campus, the University District is probably where you’ll live and play. It’s convenient to the main campus and home to some of the most affordable apartments in the city; it’s also packed with terrific cafes, international restaurants, and enough nightlife and entertainment options to ensure that you never get bored on the weekends. And of course, get ready to tailgate for Husky football games…UW is known as one of the best schools in the region for sports, and it only takes one home game to see why.

Explore the College

Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, home of the Huskies

The Huskies huddle on the football field

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,487 for a studio, $2,078 for one bedroom, $2,781 for two bedrooms, and $3,798 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 405 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,487/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 649 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,078/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,781/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,219 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,798/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Washington at Seattle - Seattle, WA (University) is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

82 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

64 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

78 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

Stevens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

View Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Wedgwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

Rainier Prep

Public

Grades K-8

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lincoln High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Ballard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Summit Public Schools: Sierra

Public

Grades 9-12

The Center School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burke Museum of Natural History
  • University of Washington Fish Collection
  • UW Botanic Gardens
  • Ravenna Park
  • Interlaken Park

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.