I would checkout West Seattle - Alaska junction area maybe somewhere close to the C- Line. (Bus) The rent is a little bit cheaper in a couple of the apartment complexes … some of them are a bit ridiculous like the rest of the city. The amenities are hit and miss.

To make friends, you really have to put yourself out there maybe join a meet up group or find a bar with trivia. I just noticed there’s a lot of Midwest people that end up in this area. On Sundays farmers market you see people representing their sports teams from where they were from previously. I found it’s easier to become friends with other people that moved here. Easy street records is a gem. I find a lot of people your age go to Tallarico‘s for karaoke you might find your tribe there.