The University of Washington (Seattle Campus) is located NE of downtown near Lake Washington.  Neighborhoods favored by students with excellent proximity to campus and bus routes are:  Wedgewood, Eastlake, Wallingford, Fremont and the UDistrict.  

Parents (and students) can expect to spend as little as 215,000 for a 1-bedroom condo (and a handful of co-ops) in these areas.  In this price point, condos are typically conversions; however, newer builds are abundant in higher price ranges. 

These 5 neighborhoods attract many professionals as well and are all considered "in demand" areas.  The average sale price of condos in Seattle is 300,750.  The average price of single family houses in Seattle is 463,700.

Seattle neighborhoods are unique and create "chain islands" giving this metropolitan area at large a small town feel. 

Seattle University is located in Central Seattle, E of downtown.  Neighborhoods favored by students with excellent proximity to campus and bus routes are: Capitol Hill and First Hill.  The Central District itself is undergoing change and new condo developments are geared toward housing SU students within walking distance of main campus.

Parents (and students) can expect to mortgage 250,000 and more for a safe and enjoyable 0-1 bedroom condo.  Proximity to major (noisy) streets and north/south directions will factor in to price.  This area of Seattle shifts radically from block to block and costs-of-living reflect the importance of Location, Location, Location in the communities surrounding Seattle University.

Seattle neighborhoods are unique and create "chain islands" giving this metropolitan area at large a small town feel. 

Additional Seattle Schools:

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Community Colleges
Cornish College of the Arts
Art Institute of Seattle
K-12 Public and Private