I am relocating to Seattle for work. I will be working out of my house and traveling throughout the Seattle area, so I do not need to live anywhere specific. My first reaction is to live downtown. I want to be near the night life, restaurants, etc., and also in a safe area. I'd prefer not to live too far from the water either.
I need a 1 BR + den or 2BR apartment, and cannot pay over $1500/month. I need help on figuring out where to live.
Do you have any suggestions? Please detail out why you are suggesting a certain neighborhood rather than just telling me "Belltown" or whatever.
Thanks!
2007-08-19 10:26:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
The two big areas in town for nightlife are Belltown and Pioneer Square. One is south of downtown, the other north.
I wouldn't really recommend either to live. There are lots of newer apartments in Belltown, but still crime is higher than in other parts of the city and amenities (like a supermarket) are in neighborhoods further out.
Places to consider:
Queen Anne - lots of apartments on lower Queen Anne. You could be close to restaurants and other amenities. Chances of a view apartment are good. Rents will be higher here because this is a desirable place to be.
Pros - kinda upscale. Lots of apartments and condos.
Cons - not near the freeway at all. Street Parking is difficult - make sure you get parking with the apartment.
Capitol Hill - again, lots of apartments. Near many restaurants and amenities. Walking distance to downtown if you wanted to. Parts of Capitol Hill are considered the "gay" section of town. Easy freeway access.
Cons - again, street parking is difficult.
Ballard - fewer apartments. Slightly lower rents. Shops and amenities nearby.
Cons - less "trendy" neighborhood. Poor freeway access
Wallingford - more houses, fewer apartments. shops and amenities nearby.
Cons - walking distance to UW so you might end up with lots of college students as neighbors. Desirable neighborhood, so higher rents.
Fremont - funky neighborhood. Traffic has been bad lately as they redo the bridge. Street parking is awful. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars nearby.
When I was single and living in Seattle, I was in Ballard, capitol hill, and North Slope of Queen Anne. If I could have found the perfect apartment in any neighborhood, I would have chosen either Wallingford or South Slope of Queen Anne.
Good luck!
2007-08-19 17:59:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-12 22:33:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Downtown Seattle at night is not a good place to be. A lot of drug dealers, prostitutes, etc. Bellevue, Redmond, Edmonds, Issaqua are not too far from Seattle, but much more reasonable rates as far as rent, food, etc.
2007-08-19 16:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever you do, do not live on the "eastside" (across the lake). and don't live on mercer island.
2007-08-19 16:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bright Eyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋