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  4 1 Capitol Hill is a very fashionable neighborhood. The kind of place you might move to once you had made it big. Or made it medium-large, at least. But not made it yet? Not so much. What do you know about Georgetown? Because a lot of talented people don't have a trust fund and they have to live somewhere and that somewhere, if it isn't Northgate or Maple Leaf, is quite often Georgetown. Also, in ten years Georgetown will be disgustingly gentrified and you'll be able to talk about how cool it was before it turned into another fucking Capitol Hill. elenchos answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by sallymae… 0 0 Did a little research of Georgetown and looks a little far away from where I want to be. Sounds charming though. I'm interested to take a stroll around Georgetown once I'm out there. Thanks for the advice though! sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 Nobody seems to have mentioned it...and you didn't say so in your initial response, but with the amount of money you're looking to spend on a place, the only way you're going to find a reasonably decent place in Capitol Hill is if you're willing to be/take on a roommate. It's not an ideal situation, but if you're absolutely unwilling to compromise on location and quality this will most likely be your best option. j_lee answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by sallymae and kibbies… 0 0 I have certainly thought about finding a roommate because of the whole expense issue. However, dealing with terrible roommates in the past sorta freaks me out moving half way across the country not knowing anyone else...and then having the chances of being stuck with a crazy roommate again. So, this brings me to my next question: if you've ever had a roommate, where did you have the best of luck finding one? Thanks for all the ideas! sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 It wasn't my answer, but Craigslist is probably your best bet... I would recommend looking for a shared house with several roommates, since it's less awkward than just having one roommate and there are often houses with people who share interests (such as music). And they're usually dirt cheap (which might make it harder to find an opening right now). kibbies commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 There's a one bedroom in my apartment building (lower Queen Anne, probably about equidistant from downtown and Capitol Hill, 15 minutes or so by car or public transportation) for about $650. l know he'll probably cut a good deal on deposit since that apartment's been open for about six months and he's desperate to rent it. There's also a one bedroom across the way (which l wager is a bit nicer) for rent, and with the same landlord, probably no more than $750. His rent is usually pretty low; he might have other apartments open. You can get in touch with me under the same name over on the Stranger forums if you'd like the landlord's number. We've had a few issues personally, but he's generally a pretty easygoing guy. There are also several other places for rent l've seen in the lower QA and Fremont-ish/Ballard areas. l'd be happy to tell you where l've seen signs up. Good luck! freikja answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 2 comments by sallymae and freikja… 0 0 Sweet, I looked a little into QA but wasn't able to really scope the area out. I'll definetely try to get in contact with you later on and get your landlord's infor. Thanks! sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 No problem. lt's a great area; safe, with easy access to several different parts of town, depending where on the hill you are: Ballard, Magnolia, Fremont, the U-District, Wallingford, and of course, downtown. lt's also on several great bus lines (there are two that go right by my place straight downtown). My part of the hill is great - never any problems with crime or sketchy characters, and just a laid back neighborhood in general. You should definitely check it out. freikja commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I had a studio when I first moved here that was 625 a month in a nice residential area on Capitol Hill. It has since been rented, but the owner runs a lot of properties in this area and they can be priced a lot lower than anything else I have found. He is a really nice landlord, but the place I lived wasnt the greatest. But for me, it was decent and livable. No infestations, a bit of a leak here and there. You might be able to call him and ask if he has any other apartments available. http://maps.google.com/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=westfreeman+seattle&fb=1&gl=us&hq=westfreeman&hnear=seattle&cid=2595867649588934476 Justin Mathews answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by sallymae… 0 0 Sweet, thanks for the link Justin. I'm definetely going to keep the info and see if there are any openings. The building itself can be an old piece of work...as long as I have the basics working properly, in a safer area, and a reasonable landlord. Thanks a million. sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 The Capitol Building on Broadway and John usually has a couple vacancies. It's close to everything-- transit, groceries, food, bars. No parking. Studios run around $700-750 right now, I think. 206-323-1720. Angelina Allen answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I love living on capitol hill, I've lived all over and like it here most (so far). as far as criagslist, don't be so suspicious if an apartment is listed for a few weeks. Rentals fluctuate just like anything else, so don't be afraid to ask into something that you've seen a few times. I would suggest you find a short term place for a month and actually research apartments in person. I live on melrose which is at the edge of the hill and I pay 675 for a one bedroom. Joel answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 1 Ballard and Phinney Ridge are wonderful neighborhoods; folksy, lots of cute little boutiques that carry stuff from independent designers, a gazillion places to get a hair cut, TONS of great places to eat and very walkable. The costs of living in both of those area's are about equal to or less than Capitol Hill. Downtown Ballard has it's own little music scene too- The Sunset (indie rock, punk rock, pop) The Tractor Tavern (alterna-country, rockabilly) are a couple of Ballard's mainstays and it's super safe and very female friendly. Phinney Ridge is very quiet, cozy, great views, lots of nice looking old brick apartment buildings- a great place to rest your head after a night of seeing live music with tons of great 'morning after' breakfast options to boot. It has a zoo too! And walk down the steep hill and you got GREEN LAKE! The best place to get your exercise/fun in the sun on and lots of great eye candy. Gosh, now I'm getting jealous! I live on 'edgy' Capitol Hill and I think it's more along the lines of "nice place to visit, but not a nice place to live" (crime, sirens, a crazy-drunk-people-screaming-outside-your-window-come-2am kinda place). The ratio of male to females seems to be 2-1 here, and honestly my overall sense of safety here has gone down considerably over the past couple of years. However! If you must live on the hill, I recommend any place near Pike and Pine, as that it's where it's at these days. Well good luck, and tell us what you decided! ErinPants answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 3 comments by Basil, sallymae, and kibbies… 0 0 I disagree about living near pike and pine. If you do want the drunken screaming, violence, etc. then yes live near there. But you can find good apartments in quiet areas, up in the really fantastic residential areas east of Broadway. I would recommend looking there. Basil commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Thanks for the insight Erin! I guess from reading a gazillion different sites it seems like people have their own opinion about Pike/Pine--heard both bad and good reviews. And I'm hoping to stay more in the downtown/Capitol Hill area. I won't have a car once I'm there and well, honestly....downtown and its vacinity are the only places I really was able to explore when I spent some time there. So, I feel it a little too gutsy to move anywhere else with not ever being in the area. =) sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report 0 0 Pike/Pine and Broadway are both great places to live... but I would recommend finding a place on the 2nd floor or higher if you get an apartment there (or anywhere near bars/clubs). kibbies commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 The Lenawee on Harvard Avenue, 206-325-3220, a block west of Broadway, right behind Seattle Central Community College. Easy access to downtown (10 minute walk) and eight or nine Metro lines. Lots of great places to eat nearby. The Eygptian Theatre a block away, Harvard Exit in the other direction. Pretty quiet street. The building is secured and managers live on-site. One bedrooms around $750-800, studios around $725-750. Patricia answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report 1 comment by sallymae… 0 0 Thanks for the suggestion. The location and price all sound perfect! sallymae commented over 2 years ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  0 0 You can easily find a studio for that price on Capitol Hill. A lot of places don't advertise, especially the cheap places. Just walk around Bellevue Ave E between Denny and Roy and then go up to Summit, or Harvard, making a loop around that area. Also, places past 15th ave are pretty cheap. The Stranger classifieds also have places for rent listed as well... Georgetown may be *ok*, but you can only walk around that area, you can't walk to the downtown area, bus service is pretty bad, and you'd have to taxi anywhere else. Sorry, but that is lame. Also, it is already getting trendy (no need to wait 10 years, try 2 years). All in all, I'd suggest another trip out here (if you can afford it) and write down numbers for apartments that have signs up. It'll be worth it. Capitol Hill is the most accessible neighborhood in the city, hands down. O. Monique answered in House & Home over 2 years ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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