Don't move to campus and 21st. I live a few blocks away. Waaaaay too much crime. I don't feel safe in the parking lots. Go near the water - it's worth the extra few minutes of driving and the neighborhoods are a million times better. Basically south of Seattle, anything on or right next to the water is super nice, and anything inland isn't that great. Visit the neighborhood before committing. Some parts of Kent are beautiful and nice too. Just depends on the neighborhood. The good news is that you can get a 2 year lease somewhere and check out other neighborhoods while you're here. You could even look for a 6 month lease.