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Motels\/Hotels<\/h3>\n

Go to\u00a0Visit Seattle<\/a>\u00a0for a list of hotels in the Seattle area.<\/p>\n

Closest Neighborhoods to the University<\/h3>\n

Seattle (like most cities) is a city of neighborhoods. Neighborhoods located closest to the University are listed below. They are relatively safe but it is always good to be alert and observant no matter where you live. Even within one neighborhood, some sections may not be as nice as others. It is a good idea to research your potential neighborhood as thoroughly as possible.<\/p>\n

Although cost varies, rents in the Seattle area have risen significantly in the last several years. \u00a0 You would be lucky to find a nice apartment for under $1,500 a month.\u00a0 There are less expensive places but they are harder to find and are usually small studio apartments without a separate bedroom, or the location is not so good.\u00a0 If you just plan to rent a room, or share an apartment with another renter, that will be less expensive.<\/p>\n

There are many rentals in the $1,600-$2,500 range or higher, depending on the size of the apartment, the location, whether there is a view of water, and any \u201cextras\u201d the apartment may have.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Neighborhood<\/th>\nAverage Bus Ride to UW<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capitol Hill<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eastlake<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fremont\/Ballard<\/td>\n20-25 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenlake<\/td>\n15-20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Greenwood<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montlake<\/td>\n10 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phinney Ridge<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ravenna\/Bryant<\/td>\n15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roosevelt<\/td>\n10 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sandpoint<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
University District<\/td>\n5 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wedgwood<\/td>\n15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wallingford<\/td>\n20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The Seattle Times web site has a Real Estate section<\/a> with weekly articles focusing on different neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

On-Campus Resources for Grad Students:<\/h3>\n