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Hi everyone,

I'm an incoming international student at UW and I'm trying to decide where to live.

At first I was mainly looking around Roosevelt because so many people recommend living within walking distance of the light rail. But after comparing apartments, I honestly like the apartments around Green Lake a lot more—they seem nicer for the price.

The only thing I'm worried about is my commute. Most of my classes end around 10 PM. If I lived in Green Lake, I'd either have to take the bus home or take the light rail and then walk about 10–20 minutes from the station to my apartment.

As a woman, would that walk from the light rail to Green Lake generally feel safe around 10 PM? Or would taking the bus be the better option? Would you recommend I stick to living within walking distance of a light rail station instead?

I'd especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has lived in Green Lake or made this commute regularly. Thanks!

We recently went under contract on 421 N 40th St, Seattle, WA 98103 and ultimately decided to terminate during our inspection contingency.

I'm sharing our experience because I found it helpful when other buyers posted about homes they had looked at.

We loved the location, the neighborhood, and the character of the home. We genuinely wanted it to work.

During our inspection, the inspector reported that the foundation "crumbled to the touch."

After consulting with professionals and considering the scope of the work, the potential costs, and the uncertainty involved, we decided it wasn't a risk we were comfortable taking on.

One thing that surprised us was the seller's pre-listing inspection report. Compared with the inspection report we received, which was nearly 70 pages long**, t**he pre-listing report appeared much shorter and seemed to omit a number of items that were documented in our inspection. I don't know why the reports differed, but I would encourage anyone considering the property to review any seller provided inspection carefully and still hire an independent inspector.

Since then, the home has gone pending again and has returned to the market. I have no idea why the other transaction didn't close, so I can't speculate about the reason.

This post reflects only our experience and should not be taken as a statement about the current condition of the property.

Hopefully this helps someone else make a more informed decision.

Looking for someone to take over my lease

Available: July 20

Lease Till : December 20

Area : 1276 sqft

DM for details.

I would like to move to Seattle, but I'm worried about signing a lease- there is some chance that due to a family situation, I'd have to move before the end of a 1 yr lease. I'm fine with some penalties etc but I'd like to get an idea of what that would be legally? Am I on the hook for the entire year?

Also, are furnished places totally uncommon?

Lastly, I'm retired and live off savings which I can show- when I lived in the UK I'd just prepay my rent by 6 months- is this a thing here?. Also I do have excellent US credit but haven't rented in the US or lived here for many years- but retained my US credit cards so have a rating due to that.

thank you

OLIV SEATTLE SUBLEASE

Subleasing 2 rooms in a 4x2 apartment in Udistrict Seattle for the summer (right above the 1-line link station, 7min walk from UW campus) @ Oliv Seattle

$1560/mo (discounted from $1600) but willing to negotiate a lower price!!

July-September, flexible move-in/move-out dates

Fully furnished, central ac, in-unit washer dryer, walk-in closet, all kitchen appliances

Amenities: gym, study rooms, 2 rooftop lounges, sauna, swimming pool, security, etc.

Reach out if you're interested in one or both rooms or any further information/photos.

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Sub leasing a studio in Cap Hill with private balcony and in unit laundry for $1400 plus utilities (less than $50). August - April

I am trying to break the lease with trail side student housing in Seattle. They are requiring me to pay both a relet fee and also find the replacement. It seems weird to me that I need to do both. Does anyone have any knowledge on this matter and can give me some suggestions on what to do? I have been trying to find a replacement but so far there has been no luck.

Hey!! I’m looking for someone to take over my lease at Trailside Student Living Apartments from June through August 31 (move-in available starting June 11, flexible). Open to both short-term and long-term stays!

🏡 4 bed / 4 bath fully furnished unit
🛏️ Private bedroom + private bathroom
💰 Originally \\\~$1550, now $1300 + utilities (negotiable depending on move-in date)
Willing to do short term too!! (60$ per day)

The apartment has:

\* Huge living room
\* Modern kitchen
\* In-unit laundry
\* TV + comfy couch
\* Fully furnished common spaces and bedroom

Building amenities:

\* Gym
\* Rooftop
\* Study rooms
\* Coffee machine
\* Lawn / outdoor space
\* Parking garage

Only 2 roommates will be around for most of the summer, so it’ll be super quiet. Location is amazing, about a 3-minute walk to UW and U Village, 20-30 to downtown. Public transit directly to downtown. Garage available.

DM me if interested or if you want pictures/details!

Hey r/SeattleRE 👋

I’m Minali — a Mercer Island-based realtor with John L. Scott, focused on the Eastside (Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Issaquah) with some Seattle mixed in.

A little about me: I’m a Mercer Island mom with a corporate background, so I tend to approach real estate the way I approached business — with data, process, and a lot of questions. I built my own home on Mercer Island, which means I’ve been through permitting and construction firsthand — not just as an agent, but as a homeowner who made plenty of mistakes along the way. I also own rental properties and stay pretty involved in the community through volunteer work, so the Eastside isn’t just my market — it’s genuinely where my life is.

I know Reddit can be skeptical of realtors showing up, so I’ll keep it simple: I’m not here to pitch anyone. I just genuinely like talking about this market and thought an open Q&A might be helpful.

Drop your questions below — new construction, builder red flags, help with market updates, schools, things to do in your neighborhood, what’s actually moving on the Eastside, permitting quirks, or my favorite taco place in town! …whatever. No question is too basic.

AMA 🙋‍♀️

Details: 2 bedroom 1 bathroom unfurnished unit Location: Downtown Tacoma, near Wright's Park
Price: Base rent = $1860
Amenities include:
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Dishwasher
- Balcony
- New appliances - fully renovated in 2025
- Located on the top floor - 4th floor Other perks:
- Entrance gate and elevator require a fob for entry
- Free street parking or paid underground parking available for $100/month
- Pedestrian’s paradise: highly walkable and safe area

Available: August 1st
Apartments application requirements:
- Income is at least 2.5x base rent ($4,650/month)
- Complete a rental and income verification

Please contact subleaseinquiries@gmail.com with serious inquiries or any questions!