What $1,000 A Month Gets You In Seattle

Whether you are looking to move to Seattle, or just interested in the cost of living in this city, here is an in depth look at how you can live in Seattle for under $1,000 a month! Although it is in expensive city, finding a shared living situation for under $1,000 in rent is definitely doable here are my tips on moving to seattle, renting, and finding a place!
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[@TianaCosby]

Child the south got me spoiled.

[@ImHimEli]

Facts 😂

[@walkerfoster5535]

What I was thinking this entire video 😩😂

[@KaraIsabella]

There's definitely hundreds of towns on the west coast that are just as affordable as the south (I know from experience), but the job market and atmosphere draws many to the city. It's definitely a choice, and I know now why (I love it out here)

[@kthakilla9470]

fr I live in a $1200/700 sq. Ft. studio in seattle n that is considered extremely cheap and unheard of. $1500/300 sq. Ft. Is standard. Like that's a $1500 bedroom fam.

[@nemesiszer0708]

I only recently realized just how cheap life in Texas is

[@samazoid]

seattle got so insane so quick - moved there for college in 2011 where I lived in various three bedroom hosues in capital hill for ~500 dollars a month but that price rose each year. By 2015 it was insane if you could find anything under $1000 for a tiny space.

[@lucjawawrzyniak]

I've been watching all these videos trying to wrap my head around people's expectations of the living situation around the world. I live in a two bedroom apartment with a small kitchen, tiny bathroom and a separate tiny toilet. I share a room with a 19 year old girl whom I met on Facebook and saw for the first time two days later, when we met with the landlord to sign the lease. The other room is taken by the sweetest 20 year old girl. We all share one closet, I keep my clothes on two shelves and they each have only one cause they say they don't need more space. Me and my roommate pay the equivalent of around $120 per month (it's 450 in the Polish currency), and we have two single beds, two small desks, a coffee table and some pretty limited storage space. It's not ideal, but it works for us and many other people at unis. Dorms are even cheaper, and it blows my mind, when I put that into perspective, that getting a dorm at my uni costs under $100 😮

[@KaraIsabella]

Wow that's cheap. What are the average wages like?

[@alyssaturner100]

so confused at first since I just saw Dior in a cut video 😂😅

[@hailiemontgomery5081]

OMG same here girl

[@chelseaandrews2875]

Alyssa Turner i thought the same thing!! cut is filmed in Seattle!!

[@ashleyl2475]

I just watched one yesterday!

[@nataliegranados5178]

ME TOO

[@SilviaWood]

Hey Monica! I lived in Seattle alone for just barely over $1000 a month last year. Studio 7 in University District has units as low as $1045 (including all utilities which you can use unlimited and never have your monthly cost go up, washer and dryer in unit as well) at 314sq ft. I did this when I first moved to Seattle because I didn't want roommates but my budget was tight! Loving your channel by the way!

[@brooklyngirl89]

Silvia Wood Thanks for this information! I’ve thought about moving to Seattle and hate sharing personal spaces with other people.

[@travelclimb]

I should have done what you did. We currently rent outside of Seattle, north of Bellevue, and for a 725 sq ft 1 bedroom place...we pay $1900 for everything. We have a view of all the mountains and I am close to work, but we could be saving so much. Ughhhhh...why does it have to be so pricey here.

[@SilviaWood]

@@travelclimb To be fair, you are getting much more space for your money than I was! My place was only 314 square feet and while I was able to make it cozy by adding shelving and getting rid of my giant bed for a futon, it was still not somewhere I'd wanna be forever. Your place sounds great so don't feel down about it! My unit had great window light but I didn't have a view of any mountains like you do!

[@MrRyanMinnick]

Yes! I've been looking at the Microstudios there! Good to see someone who's lived in one.

[@MegaNerdification]

Is this low income housing? That’s cheaper than what I’ve seen

[@shannonsrecovery7765]

I find these vids so interesting since I'm 23 from Australia and looking to move out of home here soon, happy it's much cheaper! Xx

[@mayaschaefer3938]

I remember asking you where to live if I moved to the Seattle area, and you responded!! It never happened but it’s so coool to see what I would’ve been looking at if I were to of! Loving this series, I’m 24 and I’ve loved how you’ve grown up and evolved you content to match😇

[@walterhill2363]

make a video about the weather of seattle. Everybody talks about how seattle is the rainiest place in the US, also some say that washington is the least sunny place in the country

[@breel4769]

Cole Harvey it’s definitely grey, cold and rainy like 9 months out of the year. I was born and raised in the PNW so I’m used to it but I know a lot of people that struggle when they move up here.

[@olhaserhiychuk8616]

Eastern Washington is actually very sunny and almost no rain, but Seattle is so darn gray and rainy most of the times...

[@82leegary]

It is currently June and the sun is still struggling to break out and the temp struggles to reach 70. Pathetic

[@yahyoubetchaa]

I was not bothered by the winters because I'm used to the cold and lack of sunlight from living in NYC. I much prefer the PNW because there's plenty of space and nature access unlike NY! Anyone that's used to colder winters should not have an issue living in Seattle. Beware though if you are moving from Cali, Florida, any warm and sunny climate

[@Pancakefoofoo]

Omg that first unit we saw was literally right next to my apartment! I pay 1200 for a really cute, old world charm studio, you could see the brick building my building is kind of connected to out the window in the clip where she's in the car at the beginning! I wish I could show you my unit one of these times.. or could have at least run into you! been watching since before you moved to LA:)

[@x777aria]

just a reminder to be careful about putting your whereabouts on the internet!! 💜

[@sadiecowan9413]

I would edit this to be less specific! Its advertising the location of your home, not a great idea!

[@Dreamllama17]

I live in a studio in northern Beacon Hill Seattle that is 550 square feet and has a private entrance, laundry, dish washer, heated floors, a cool garage door, full kitchen etc. it’s a really nice apartment, it’s $1390. I really love it. Some of these people definitely got a heck of a deal but require to have one or two others with them. For mine for size, location and living alone, my rent is on the low end. I definitely could find cheaper but another thing I love about my apartment is that a designer made it specifically and it’s really well made and my landlords are so awesome. Another thing to consider is that being inner city often times = paying for parking which often times can be closer to $200 a month.

[@mariahhanson9396]

Love these types of videos!! It's like HGTV without the stupid drama and with helpful tips :)

[@FalconMidget]

In 1998 I paid $425 a month to live in a 4 bedroom apartment in Austin Texas all bills paid. Makes this seem very affordable

[@sushi12able]

4:35 hey it’s the girl from cut video “matching people to their name”!

[@BASESKIZL]

I know a lot of people just rent out rooms in a house. I did that for many years and have very reasonable rents. I rent a 1bd now for 1330 a month. With wsg & parking.

[@sonyamcintyre8891]

Grew up in wedgewood near the u district and went to school on Capitol Hill. Very interesting to see the prices now opposed to the late 80s lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@vpconcepts9838]

I've been enjoying your videos for the past year while preparing for my move back to Seattle since my childhood. I landed me a bomb ass 516 sqft studio at the wave overlooking the stadium. 7th floor for $1,600m 2 year lease. After 43 years I'm finally back! So tired of Las Vegas 🤢

[@szekasiu0222]

love Seattle soooo much!! there’re lots of nice people!!😊🧡

[@roaddogg800]

Seattle is so crazy. In many places in middle America you can pay mortgage on a 4 bedroom, house, on property for 680 lol.

[@hannahwithacamera]

how do you find people in Seattle willing to show off their apartment/home? do they come to you?

[@autumnbluemoon99]

I went on roommiematch.com and that's how I found the roommate I'm currently with. There's people on there that are either looking to find a place with someone or they have extra space that they're trying to rent out so that might be a good site to try

[@trellegion1997]

You are absolutely gorgeous, damn right you are the queen of Seattle!! Anyway lol I love Seattle ( I was born there ) Green Lake is amazing as well as Lake Washington and if you want a nice ride to just sit and relax on and take in the scenery ride the ferry from Seattle to Bremerton.

[@acampbell2499]

I am looking to move to Seattle at some point within this or next year and this video has came up in clutch 🤩

[@Charlie-td7hd]

wow compared to the UK this is such good value! in the north of England so nowhere near london property prices you'd still pay circa £400-550 a month in student halls all bills inc or in houses like 350-500 excluding bills! had to laugh when that girl said about her closet size, yeah that closet is huge compared to what you'd get in the UK hence everyone with Ikea rails haha

[@alicetriquet]

Great video! And wow it's Sedona Christina! I would so watch a collab between you guys, like watch her walk around your place and zero-waste-ify it haha

[@pahanin2480]

I searched for churches and this was recommended

[@jobyrascon]

I bless you, amen.

[@Fiftyflavoursofbree]

Me too!!

[@ablakishek9253]

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[@XakPhane]

These drone shots are amazing!

[@nanners3333]

Me in KS paying $400 for a 2 bedroom house on my own: 👁👄👁

[@luciakreimont7004]

Hi Monica!!!!!! I love your vids sooo much!!! I also love that you are so positive!!! I hope you have a great day!

[@muzzic23lover]

I’m 22 and I live in a 1 bedroom in cap hill that’s $2400 per month. I think you should look into the newer apartments in Seattle. My bf used to live in a 2 bed/2 bath apartment that was $4200/month. That’s more likely the amazon employee type of housing

[@fofofofo3076]

Wow 4200 for a month ? How much he make a month ??

[@auriejohnson968]

Wow it never crossed my mind to use FB to look for apartments lol. Such a great tip!

[@obestick8193]

The second girl, dior was on cut lineup on the name episode

[@darriaaaa92]

I live in the U-district and that student must've been on MFTE or something because there's no way a nice renovated apartment like that is under 1,000 a month here. Not representative at all of what you would really get for around 700 a month there. 700 a month would get you a really shitty apartment or a room in a house with like 8 other people lol

[@KaijuLover85]

I don’t think i can live with random people. But this video is very helpful! I plan on moving to Seattle one day

[@Alex-ko3sl]

you performed it well. that was helpful

[@maxnappy5180]

do a burncycle challenge!!

[@free-palestine000]

I love your Seattle videos sm

[@grayonthewater]

Lol I JUST watched that Cut video of Match The Name to the Person that Dior was in

[@meganp340]

wow your friends hair has me SHOOK

[@artcrafter9941]

Coming from the last video with a much higher price section. Actually why would anyone not live one of these compared to the new micro studios??

[@上野勇-j1p]

I live in 2 bedroom apt in Ballard for 2800 a month. Tokyo is a lot more cheaper to live than seattle

[@HannahWilliams94]

Ok not to sound weird lol but is your top from Targets Joy Lab? I just got it and love it! Looks great on you!! Also LOVE these types of videos so keep it up!

[@MonicaChurch]

Hannah Williams yes!!! LOVE THAT LINE!

[@NinoBabyJesus]

I have a serious crush on Christy!!

[@karinaantunez851]

I need this vid but for Portland

[@curtisforpresident]

Good video Monica

[@kadiannepollioni190]

Hey Monica! Just found your channel as I'm looking to move to Seattle in the next couple of months. Have you talked to anybody who lives in the Common co-living apartments? They look like really great deals and I'm having a hard time finding any legitimate, unsponsored reviews on them, good or bad. If you have any info about them I would love to see a video on that! Thank you so much for your time :)

[@kimberlydekorte4278]

Interested now

[@brittanyhobsoncheckmychann6805]

Are you still looking for an apartment in Seattle or you’ve got one already

[@cambodiajame7]

why would people do that to themself.... i cant imagine doing that at all

[@ready40111]

bunna chea More to do, the high paying jobs are typically in the city so anyone who commutes into the city know what a pain I5 is. Not having to sit in traffic for hours every morning and afternoon would suffice paying the price.

[@AmmyWolfable]

Outside of not wasting away your time commuting, many people love being able to take a quick walk, bus, drive to fun activities. City living isn't for everyone and honestly is more of youth thing.

[@hassanalialtaai5244]

The beautiful place

[@BrittleyKdall]

dior was on a cut video!!!

[@eggnogs]

Where is the fraiser crane apartment 😀

[@maddiekate9331]

love seeing a new video!

[@TreavorUnion]

Wait. Dior was on Cut.

[@Loui3626]

An apartment like the first one here in FL would be around $1300+.... No rooftop. No utilities.

[@vanessathio392]

homestays are really affordable too!

[@zoediamondd]

I was watching match the persons name with the person on KZbin and the girls name was Dior and now I’m wondering if it is the same girl in this video

[@grumpyteeth9614]

Zoe Diamond yes i think so! cut video is based in seattle so it would make a LOT of sense

[@hispassport9032]

Omg, the rent is so much cheaper than in London lol

[@patty951]

Blue looks good on you,it’s a more trustworthy color

[@donna7088]

This was so cool!

[@aaronjennings8385]

It's crazy what people pay

[@grumpyteeth9614]

its the dior from the cut video!

[@АлександрВасильков-з4о]

Когда мне повезло побывать и поработать в этом лучшем городе Мира в 1995 ,...я купил себе wood cabinet Technics "936 per 1000 $ in " Future shop " on Aurora ave ....i still use him .....Seattle this is nice city in a best country !!! Salute from wild russia ///

[@christinadelrio9011]

Oh ! I know?

[@kingwizard6000]

I was so confused when she said Monica because I thought it was Shelby😅😂

[@masteroogway4170]

but what are good decent areas to rent around the city of Seattle especially if your going to work in Seattle

[@swangxswang]

Loveeee this. Moved to Seattle this past year for work n I’m living in Capitol Hill! I would love to connect so feel free to reach out :)

[@autumnbluemoon99]

Hey! i moved here back in June on a whim near the U district. How are you liking Seattle?

[@swangxswang]

Little Universe Hi!! I moved around the same time! (~July) and when I got here, it felt like heaven on earth. There was a city, water, mountains, great coffee haha. Then the winter hit and I've been struggling with the darkness tbh but the days are getting brighter and brighter and I'm here for itt. How about you??

[@autumnbluemoon99]

@@swangxswang Wow! That's cool! Agree about the winter. I feel like it gets darker so much faster here than where I used to live. I love Seattle b/c it's surrounded by so much water. You get the city life but you also get the great outdoors. It's such a beautiful city and I'm ready for things to get brighter and warmer! haha

[@swangxswang]

Little Universe I HEAR YOU. I am also so excited for the summer YAY for us newbie seattlelites

[@autumnbluemoon99]

@@swangxswang yea I'm ready to get on those lakes haha what do you like doing for fun out here?

[@gripitl6878]

I Live in Washington DC I’ll pay $2200 a month for a studio..

[@maysanneb1647]

You can come tour my apartment for this series!

[@christinadelrio9011]

2,000 per month?

[@gc377]

Dang. I’m trying to find a place in the Bay Area and studios are easily 2000+ :( sigh

[@SweBeach2023]

I know this painting, it was made by the Swedish painter Carl Larsson, the title is "Suzanne och en ann". kzbin.info/www/bejne/p32zgnueltyredk

[@SanlyLiuu]

I live in the other side of the world, High chance would never live in the US. But still watching this video anyway😂

[@yoli893]

Where do you live? South korea or japan? You like it?

[@planetsmasherrr]

Personally I’d rather deal with a bit of traffic and pay more/have more personal space than pay $1,000 a month to live with a bunch of roommates. But to each their own I guess

[@brenonthompson3987]

It's like this anywhere within an hour drive of Seattle.

[@planetsmasherrr]

bman thompson I live within an hour drive of seattle lol

[@violetruth4122]

Same tbh

[@bonniea8189]

It all depends on the nature of the commute. An hour in bumper to bumper traffic is very different from a largely traffic-free commute.

[@KellyStamps]

I thought about moving to Seattle one day and this came just in time!

[@missahmoo]

You're blunt yet optimistic personality would fit in perfectly honestly

[@colorfulcodes]

Do it.

[@x777aria]

visit a few times first!! also the weather is trash, except for the couple summer months, so beware lol

[@marikey6776]

Omg Kellyyyyy I love your channel. Let’s be roommates. I promise I’m not like your dusty roommates in New York

[@RoseGrace100]

Heard it was all drugfilled homeless people now. They use the streets for a bathroom.

[@gbonephilly4010]

$700 a month to live with 8 other people?! Wtf? That is absolutely insane

[@Anna-ln1wx]

Just to point out: I think the first girl might be paying the Seattle MFTE (limited income housing program) apartment price because I know one room in the 4 bedroom apartment definitely go for over $1000 a month regular price!

[@cate13young]

Anna I was gonna say, I went to UW and lived in a 5 bedroom 1 bath and paid $625, but it was a really run down place 😂

[@Anna-ln1wx]

cate13young I have been a UW student for a longgg time (undergrad and grad school) so I know the rental market in the U district pretty well too 😂

[@LolWinniee]

$625 for a nice renovated apartment in U-District?!!!! Definitely under the MFTE program

[@BASESKIZL]

cate13young in 04 I was paying $500 for a really run down bedroom in the udist. Then the landlord sold it and they raised the rents.

[@SherryHuang611]

My sister looked into the Parsonage and it’s $1,400 per room (in a 4 bedroom) for the 2020-2021 school year :/

[@KaterinaWilliams]

i love this series and seeing what places around the world look like :)

[@maryc915]

You should do a video talking about the MFTE housing program that Seattle has! I live in Ballard and my rent is almost $1,000 less than what my apartment should be worth because of this program. I pay $1434, but my apartment usually rents for over $2,200. It's an open one bedroom and it's 644 square feet, plus there are lots of great amenities. In the MFTE the income limit is $57,000 to qualify to live in an MFTE unit. This is a great way for people who make a little less money to be able to live in Seattle!

[@efroggys]

mczag9 they are extremely hard to get though, the waitlists are crazy and your timing has to be perfect

[@shoryusenkei3136]

Tell me more that's awesome

[@maryc915]

Ethann I had no problem last year, and looking on Craigslist now there are dozens available

[@shoryusenkei3136]

@@maryc915 Thanks for the information

[@particleinthewave8378]

1400 a month is almost 50% of the take home pay of someone making the national average of 50k a year.still NUTS

[@smoothbraintingz]

I live in Oregon and we're seeing so much of this in Portland too. The prices are shooting up 😭

[@Alyssaa948]

I pay 1500 in Portland! It's a pretty nice place, but still 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@carib5423]

Same with Boise!

[@cable30]

At some point u get priced out of the area for a cheaper area to move to any. i can only guess u pay more for what u get for living in the area. like cali, u pay for the weather they say but still cost of living goes up and cause u to move out of area or out of state any.

[@city_hippie1017]

Move to jersey its insane

[@youngapollo7703]

Same with Denver

[@heathersoper5491]

I must be crazy....does she say she paid 700 dollars living with 8 people????? If that was divided fairly rent was 5600!!!!!! That is NOT reasonable

[@robinmarshall5789]

i mean, thats a 9 bedroom apartment/house

[@chrissorensen96]

It's a shared house. We had a 3 bedroom, 1 bath attic apartment in the U-District for $800. Every room downstairs was singularly rented out.

[@AstonishingStudios]

Isn't that the 'Dior' from the video on CUT's KZbin channel?

[@dani_danii]

this is not representative of seattle housing especially the udistrict lol

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Danielle Ito How is that funny? Fool

[@kcototheyoyoyo]

How so?

[@dani_danii]

usually 650 gets you a really small, run down room in the udistrict but a pretty nice room in a house or apartment ranges from 900-1200+ in just rent

[@sarafstop32]

Overpriced. I'm glad I left. Pittsburgh is much more affordable.

[@Waruto]

The first apartment is legit. Its cheap and the living room and kitchen looks really modern.

[@SpencerOlson]

I love when you and Shelby do these kinds of videos!

[@grantlucas3800]

Getting ready to move from Texas to the Redwood Oakwood apartment building in Seattle. $1,050 a month for a micro studio. Your videos have been great for reference points on different options of living in the area.

[@jessiezsings]

Oh my goodness I follow Christy! (Sedona Christina) I love her videos, so it was such a pleasant surprise to see her pop up! :)

[@sierrathomas5489]

Same here!! I was so excited to see her pop up too!

[@SS-rw4qb]

I’ve always dreamt of living in Seattle one day!

[@say.yes.]

I live in a new studio in cap next to Seattle central college and I fucking love it. My rent did just go up this year tho :( if that keeps happening I dont know how long I'll be living here but I love it while it lasts.

[@sarahgaines8027]

I love the last place. Embracing the old aesthetic rather than resenting not having new and modern. So cozy! Also basement apartments are so decent this part of the world, windows are so big

[@claireo_o5873]

We’re currently holding Bible studies and fellowship online for all Believers. Let me know if you’re interested. 😊

[@NickCarr]

I love these types of videos you and Shelby do!!!

[@mudthe1st512]

I can't believe how much the rent is now days for rentals in Seattle. I remember my ant complaining about paying $650.00 a month for a three bedroom house in Seattle. But that was years ago.

[@cristalcruzzin1756]

bruh i lived in the older dorms for a year at UW. almost $1000/month is that it added for residence and i shared one tiny a$$ room with 2 other ppl. it was horrible.

[@nocturnus009]

GRADITUDE for sharing Monica, low key sending you vibes that this is in preparation for that future VisitSeattleTV series [HEAVY HANDED HINT] It's very constructive to get the discussion going about living, moving & what are the expenses.

[@aghebreyesus]

I've found that if you are okay with not having a bathtub you can find a studio with a shower only for $1000 or less in many different Seattle neighborhoods

[@karan_karan_karan]

Is the Dior girl thesame one who was in the "guess my name" video by CUT?

[@Kiahlaflame]

This video kinda makes me want some follow up student debt content

[@Christianwng_]

Hi , do you have any recommended studio apartment in seattle , like a $700 - $900 because my budget its not too big , Thank You

[@aifosg47]

Hey Monica, could you share your thoughts about the virus in Seattle? Would like to get the perspective of someone that actually lives there. I will be going in April and wanted to know if it was serious or not - better safe than sorry.

[@LilPFresh]

I live in a 2 bed 1 bath in South park (10-15 mins from DT Seattle) For 1200. Gotta search high and low ppl! Also, please stop moving here lol

[@collegevolleyball248]

In comparison to NYC pricing, this looks great!!

[@greeneyedalien4030]

Hi Monica! 💝Thank you for an amazing and informative video. Do you mind if you get a chance to make a video on sharing general tips how to move to Seattle? How much money should I save? Also, I have a bachelors degree, Major Mass Communication. . Do you think it is difficult to find a job once I’m there? Because I don’t get responds cuz I’m in FL.

[@KeelyJanelle]

I’m so early 🤩 Yay excited for this video!! I loveeee these! Gives me a nice idea of what’s around.