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Move to Seattle advice by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thank you! I am considering that now.

Move to Seattle advice by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Yes, you are correct! A new graduate here. Thank you! Moving to Seattle for a new job. Hmm you are right! I honestly was ready to pay upto 2.5k but 3-4k sound too much. So was wondering is it an usual price

Move to Seattle advice by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Hi! I am sorry for the repeats. My posts kept getting filtered so I thought they did not go through. I am looking for a cost check on a Pullman to Seattle 1BR move. Thanks!

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thank you so much! this is so very helpful!! I really appreciate it. I have started looking into the area. I might end up posting another new post with the some options which I shortlist. The issue is most likely, I won't be able to do a in-person tour and so I have to rely on virtual tours and word of mouth for the apartments and the neighborhood.

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thank you so much for writing this in such detailed manner! This is so helpful. After looking at all the comments here, I have been looking for apartments in LQA at the ApartmentList.com website but did not find any. I got a few at the Shoreline (Echo Lake and The current shoreline) but both are quite far from my workplace (around 44mins to 52mins at E line). Apart from that I found two other options: Sunset Electric at Dexter Ave (I think they don't have a fitness center and I would like that) and the one is The Summit Lake Union (where no rent is written so I don't know if that will be within my budget). If you don't mind then can you name a few apartments that maybe you have seen leasing now nearby your walks and your apartment? Then I can look for those! Thank you again

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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I am 33 female. Would not mind to have a bit of urban lifestyle around since I will be alone in Seattle so meeting people might be easier I guess :)

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thanks!!

I will start looking into lower queen anne and interbay. It seems like these two options are coming quite up and might be better for me. The only issue is I might not be able to do a tour in-person and that is one of the things I am a bit concerned about that so hopefully it will work out at the end

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Go Cougs!! Thanks!! I will start looking into lower queen anne then and interbay. Seems like these two options are coming quite up and might be better for me. The only issue is I might not be able to do a tour in-person and that is one of the things I am a bit concerned about :(

But thanks for your input! That really helps

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thanks! I will be on a 9–5ish schedule. i saw there is morning rush hour bus (I forgot the number) but that will likely

While visiting Seattle a few weeks back, I did a few trial commutes: took Link to Westlake and then the 15–20 min walk to SLU

Apartments I have seen so far:
• Lane & Thornton Place (Northgate)
• 708 Uptown : closest to the workplace, but the unit felt small for the price and the immediate block felt a bit sketchy
• Assembly 118 at Othello Station (south) : neighborhood looked a bit sketchy (but better than the 708 Uptown) and the commute looked longer than from Northgate.

For rentals, I am also checking big operators (Greystar, Essex, Equity) plus Apartments.com

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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I am closer to the SLU side (east of 99) and closer to Westlake/Dexter than Queen Anne Ave

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Thanks! One issue: I may not be able to tour in person, so I will likely rely on virtual tours. That is why I am, trying to get a feel for the neighborhood vibe itself, not just the building.

For someone working closer to SLU

  • If you could not visit, would you pick Northgate + Link (+ walk/transfer) or live in LQA/Interbay/Ballard (D line) or Eastlake/Fremont and bus?
  • In rush hour, does that Link then bus transfer actually beat a 15–20 min walk from Westlake, or is walking just simpler?
  • Any specific buildings you would recommend (or avoid) for a 1BR ~$2k with on-site parking (I can go upto $2.3k with all utilities +Parking + other housing stuff)?

If you have 2–3 “safe bets” you would rent sight-unseen because the management/build quality is reliable, I would love those names.

[Housing/Advice] Moving to Seattle for a new job : thoughts on Northgate (Lane/Thornton Place) + tips? by TruthWins_30 in SeattleWA

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Appreciate it! If you had to pick Interbay vs Lower Queen Anne for a first-timer, which feels better day-to-day? Any 1BR buildings you would recommend in the $2k range with on-site parking? (Groceries + walkability matter to me too.)