from the blog
everything you need to know about finding, choosing, and living in student housing.
Average rent near University of Washington runs $2,088/mo for the U-District, but most students pay $900–$1,300 in shared housing. Real numbers by unit type, neighborhood, and roommate count.

Finding the right apartment near UW comes down to three things: how much you want to spend, how far you're willing to walk, and whether you want a purpose-built student complex or something more under-the-radar. Rents in and around the University District run from about $750/mo for a shared room up to $1,500+/mo for a private studio, with plenty of options in between.