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Living & Renting in Seattle

Seattle at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,086
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Seattle
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School Rating

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Schools in Seattle
64

Some Transit

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Transportation in Seattle
78

Somewhat Bikeable

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Seattle, WA Apartments for Rent

Seattle stretches along Puget Sound between the Olympic Mountains and the Cascade Range, offering some of the most stunning city views you'll find anywhere. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Seattle, you're looking at a tech-powered city where Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks lead the way—perfect if you're launching your career or making a fresh start.

Renting in Seattle opens doors to neighborhoods with real personality: Capitol Hill's creative energy, Ballard's waterfront feel, and Queen Anne's front-row seat to the Space Needle. Getting around is easy with Sound Transit's Link light rail and buses connecting you to downtown, the University of Washington, and Sea-Tac Airport. Between Pike Place Market, countless coffee spots, nearby hiking trails, and music venues from intimate clubs to major concert halls, Seattle delivers the best of city life and outdoor adventures for renters who want it all.

Renting in Seattle

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Getting Around Seattle

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Ballard High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,590 Students
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Roosevelt High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,541 Students
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Garfield High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,642 Students
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Ingraham High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,452 Students
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Cleveland High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
902 Students
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Madison Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
981 Students
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Eckstein Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,045 Students
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Hamilton International Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
928 Students
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Jane Addams Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
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Whittier Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
362 Students
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Cascadia Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
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McDonald International School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
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Coe Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
454 Students

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