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Moving to Seattle, where do you recommend to rent?

Dell / EngMainOP
Nov 30, 2018 27 Comments

I am going to join Amazon and looking to rent a 3br single family house. I have a toddler who enjoys playing in the backyard.

Amazon commuter service has buses from south (Renton), east and north (Lynwood). I am thinking to rent in a suburb, drive to park’nRide and take the commuter bus. Where do you recommend me to rent a house?

I am leaning towards Lynwood because of better rental price and less traffic.

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  • New / Eng
    U7ha49li

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    U7ha49limore
    West Seattle
    Nov 30, 20185
    • Apple Snut Ella
      This is the right answer. Much closer in, great neighborhood, is actually in seattle and is just kinda cool. Avoid delridge though.
      Nov 30, 2018
    • Microsoft Notaguid
      Can they still get Google bus?
      Nov 30, 2018
    • Apple Snut Ella
      Not sure. You can get the MSFT bus though
      Dec 1, 2018
    • Amazon / Engbuffdude
      MSFT buses open to anyone?
      Dec 5, 2018
    • Apple Snut Ella
      No. But I suppose if you wanted to go to Redmond ;-)
      Dec 7, 2018
  • Microsoft gfba68
    West Seattle is awesome. Traffic generally isn't too bad compared to Lynwood and you're closer in to start with.
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Microsoft / EngTier 1
    If you want a 3br then go for West Seattle
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Amazon dQvC45
    West Seattle, specifically Delridge, White Center or Burien
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Coupang / FinancepXSH63
    lynnwood's pretty nice , I'd recommend shoreline too near aurora transit center and possibly cheaper than lynnwood
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Amazon amazonian@
    Newcastle. Good neighbors and close to eastgate P&R although I am not sure how many houses are available for rent here..

    Lynwood is great but sometimes feels a little bit far from everywhere.. like if you plan on going Seattle, Bellevue, SeaTac, Kirkland, etc even in non working days. Also, traffic is pretty bad usuaully.
    Nov 30, 20180
  • LinkedIn whatwhatwh
    I 100% prefer Lynwood or Mountlake Terrace over anywhere South of Seattle. I was in Mountlake Terrace for a couple years (just south of Lynwood) and loved it. Plus you have close access to Kingston ferry if you want to hang out on the Olympic Peninsula (which is an incredible place).
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Microsoft / Eng
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    Clyde Hill
    Nov 30, 20181
    • Facebook Stiev
      lol, why not Medina?
      Nov 30, 2018
  • Amazon RxPD12
    I’m gonna say go for Lynwood, but when your kid is ready to go to school go to Bellevue/Redmond
    Nov 30, 20180
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    JimGordon

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    JimGordonmore
    It rains so much, that a backyard/patio etc is pretty much useless.

    Having said that, probably Lynnwood. But that commute will kill you.
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Boeing / OpsSgH73
    Lynnwood. Lower crime rate, better asian food, better traffic. Also look into Mill Creek if you want quiet & peaceful neighborhood
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Microsoft Asusual🤣
    Commuter bus, rent in Seattle? Har good luck with both of those things.
    Nov 30, 20185
    • Dell / EngMainOP
      OP
      What is the problem?
      Nov 30, 2018
    • Microsoft Asusual🤣
      Commuter bused are always full theses days no one can get on them and rent in Seattle is ridiculous. Hope you are willing to pay out the ass to live here. My friend just got a two bedroom condo he is renting for 4300 a month. Nightmare.
      Nov 30, 2018
    • Dell / EngMainOP
      OP
      I am looking for Seattle suburban and rent price is reasonable (under 3000).
      Nov 30, 2018
    • New alexbux
      I've found similar options. If you're living in the city center, sure, 4k sounds about right.
      Nov 30, 2018
    • Coupang / FinancepXSH63
      seattle rent do go that crazy if you go to suburbs. Also renting houses in the northern suburbs is cheaper than condos/apartments
      Nov 30, 2018
  • Facebook public2
    Key detail missing: budget. There are significantly different neighborhoods and school districts available.
    Nov 30, 20181
    • Dell / EngMainOP
      OP
      3K max.
      Nov 30, 2018
  • IBM / Financetricia
    Hunts Point
    Nov 30, 20180
  • Microsoft uss
    Capitol Hill! Fun place to live and short commute to Amazon!
    Nov 30, 20180

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