Neighborhoods & Maps

Where to Live?

The great thing about Seattle is, regardless of the neighborhood you live in, there's bound to be a park, bike trail, and a shopping district nearby. To learn more about all the areas of Seattle visit www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/.

Seattle's outlying areas have experienced much growth over the past few years and, thus, may have find the housing market more open there. There areas include: Bellevue, Renton, Capitol Hill, Redmond, Greenlake, Bothell, Lynnwood, Fremont and Woodenville. Commuting from these areas will involve a good deal of time and patience, but you may find what your looking for out there, please also refer to (map/bus) for a general guide of bus times and rental prices from these areas.

Like all large cities, Seattle offers numerous housing options. Although the housing market varies in different parts of Seattle, you will generally find that Seattle's market is not as tight or as expensive as other large cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. However, if you are coming from a small city or town, housing can seem expensive. Therefore, it may be a difficult task for you to find affordable housing in Seattle. Wherever you opt to live, be sure to find housing near a bus line so you can take advantage of the U-PASS program.

For current neighborhood crime statistics please visit the Seattle Police Department's website at www.cityofseattle.net/police/.

Seattle's Neighborhoods

Seattle Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Average Bus Ride Time Average Monthly Rent
Ballard 30 min. 1 bed: $749 2 bed: $884
Bellevue 45 min. 1 bed: $813 2 bed: $1022
Bell Town 30 min. 1 bed: $1290 2 bed: $1618
Beacon Hill 50 min. 1 bed: $691 2 bed: $879
Capitol Hill 15 min. 1 bed: $823 2 bed: $1165
Central District 20 min. 1 bed: $960 2 bed: $1265
First Hill 20 min. 1 bed: $875 2 bed: $1279
Fremont 25 min. 1 bed: $933 2 bed: $1244
Greenlake 20 min. 1 bed: $933 2 bed: $1244
Magnolia 50 min. 1 bed $789 2 bed: $1034
Mercer Island 30 min. 1 bed: $951 2 bed: $1158
Northgate 20 min. 1 bed: $690 2 bed: $890
Queen Anne 40 min. 1 bed: $884 2 bed: $1301
Rainier Valley 30 min. 1 bed: $555 2 bed: $719
Wedgewood 10 min. 1 bed: $672 2 bed: $862
Wallingford 15 min. 1 bed: $933 2 bed: $1244
West Seattle 50 min. 1 bed: $749 2 bed: $994