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

| 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 |