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Off-Campus Housing

Get the inside scoop on finding housing in Seattle

All incoming freshmen of Cornish College of the Arts are required to live in our comfortable, safe & secure residence hall communities. All students are welcome to apply to live in the residence halls. If you are seeking information about Cornish Student Housing, please visit our On-Campus Housing page.

For more information on about locating off-campus housing or connecting to a Cornish roommate, keep reading. Housing & Residence Life has information on this page to help you get started on your off-campus housing search. We have a Cornish housing forum where students can make roommate or housing connections. And we have search tips, links to sites with neighborhood and moving information and links to classified ads and rental sites. If you have any questions, please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Interested in renting an apartment or room to Cornish students?

Please post your Seattle area off-campus housing. We will add your information to the Cornish Housing Forum, which is available only to Cornish students inquiring about off-campus housing opportunities.

Interested in participating in the online Cornish Housing Forum?

Here's information on how to join.

Housing Search Tips

Searching for housing and relocating can be challenging, especially if you live in another state. Here are some tips to help you in your search:

• Look up apartment listings and call the ones that interest you to set up an appointment. Keep in mind that many managers live off-site, so it is best to do this before you reach Seattle.
• Many Cornish students live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Other nearby neighborhoods are Downtown Seattle and the University ("U") District.
• When you visit Seattle to conduct your apartment search, plan on this process taking more than a day. You may need to stay until Sunday evening, especially since some managers only have open house showings on Sundays.
• Most people who prepare ahead for their search find an apartment.
• Be prepared for paperwork and move-in costs. You may need references or your parent's information as a co-signer. Most apartments require a damage deposit. Many also require first and last months rent. Some require a pet deposit.
• Dress comfortably - comfortable walking shoes are a MUST. Be ready to walk. Parking is scarce and some smaller apartment buildings don't advertise on websites or in the paper, but do put up signs regarding vacancies. Walking around the neighborhood is the best way to find these.

Helpful Websites and Phone Numbers

Classified Ads (still the best place for up-to-date listings)

• The Seattle Times/The Seattle Post Intelligencer
  (206) 464-2121
• Seattle Weekly
  (206) 441-5555
• The Stranger
  (206) 323-7101
• The Daily - University of Washington's newspaper
  (206) 543-2335
• Craigslist - Seattle
• Housingmaps.com
  This links craigslist.com and google maps, so you see where places for rent are located, then link to the ad on craigslist.
  • Important usage tips: Go to the boxes near the top of the map to choose city and price range, then use the arrows and plus and minus bar on the left side of the map to view on the neighborhood level.
  • Lake Union is a good central point to use to get your bearings. MCC, our Main Campus Center, is a bit south of Lake Union at Lenora St. and Terry Ave. and Kerry Hall, our Capitol Hill campus, is a bit to the east of the lake at E. Roy St. and Harvard Ave. Since housingmaps.com only includes classified ads from craigslist, many places for rent will not show up on the map. Be sure to also check traditional classified ads through the additional links here on the housing page.
• NetGoth Guide to Seattle Housing Postings and Links

Rental Websites

• Seattle Rentals
• Rent Net
• Seattle Apartment Finder

Moving and Tenant Information

• U.S. Postal Service Mover's Guide
• City of Seattle Relocation Guide
• Landlord/Tenant Law
• WA Tenant's Union
• Nolo Law for All Landlord, Tenant and Roommate Legal Information
• Moving Resources
• Solid Ground operates a Tenant Services hotline and offers many resources including tenant counseling and useful links.
• Low cost phone services – Solid Ground has a PDF brochure with information about three low cost phone options. Lifeline WTAP is for landlines and LinkUp is for cell phones - you must meet financial eligibility criteria for either program. Community Voicemail (CVM) is a free voicemail box at which you can receive messages, but not call out. There are no eligibility restrictions for CVM. This could be useful if you’re seeking work, but don’t have a phone.

Neighborhood info

• Convention/Visitor's bureau
  Click on maps to see neighborhood locations.
• VR Seattle
  View neighborhood virtually.
• Guide to Puget Sound neighborhoods
• Seattle Wiki
  Seattle Wiki is a website about Seattle based on contributions written by the public. The information there is more idiosyncratic and opinionated than that on official city or state websites. After you reach the SeattleWiki site, look for "Places" and click on "more" to access neighborhood info.

Planning your visit to Seattle

• Planning your Visit
  Visit our resource page for links to local accommodation and events.
• Citysearch
  Choose Seattle to view info on hotels, restaurants and more.
• Traveling to Washington information.
  This site has free maps - both online and paper versions
• More visitor's info
  Obtain visitor's and lodging guides and more to prepare for your visit here.
• City of Seattle site
  Provides general Seattle information from visiting to neighborhood to pet licensing.
• Metro bus schedules and route planning.
  Note: The all day pass for Saturdays and Sundays is a bargain. You can ride the bus all day for $2.50, the typical cost for on round trip. Just ask the bus driver for one when you board and you will be on your way.
• Seattle Hotel Hotline
  Visit the website or call 1(800) 535 7071 to find a hotel and make your reservation with one call. From outside the U.S. - call (206) 461-5882