I work extremely close to my apt (a 10 min bus ride) which is another reason I moved here and have stayed. I had a friend live here but after 2 months he moved because of the environment and noise during the evening. I have posted on c.l. several times asking for $ 400/mo and keep the place very clean and respectable. Any potential room mate that seems to be decent, responsible, etc has not been interested.
I am able to live here independently and have done so for the most part and now am deciding to move on. I know an apartment with such amenities in a more desireable area would cost at least $ 1400 but I am willing to downsize.
I have found this area to be very depressing and in great need of revitalization. I witnessed someone getting shot outside my window. There is constant foot traffic of essentially crack addicts/dealers, mentally ill and homeless throughout the area at night and it is commonplace to hear them argue throughout the evening right outside. I have heard people mugged and it is regular for "dealers"/addicts to post up by the building all night. The police rarely make rounds and if so it's just to give appearance. It is coomonplace to be harrassed by people in the late hours. Other than Uwajimaya (which is relatively expensive) there is no grocery store although there are several good family markets and cheaper places to eat.
I am a Seattle Native and have lived in Rainer Valley, Central District,West Seattle, U district and Capitol Hill most of my life. I believe the ID to be worst area in the city without question. Despite the economical rent per se I value my Mental Health more. I'd love to hear the responses/opinions of people from Seattle (or not) and get their feedback regarding what I should do or what they would do themselves. Thank you for reading!
Answer by stormibays
I agree - The ID is not safe and you could not pay me to live there.
For 850 a month you could get a studio in first hill - I think safer and more character!
If you don't mind being further out of the "city" but still in Seattle - look at other places like Northgate and you could get a 1 bedroom
Answer by plattersby
I have lived many places in Seattle from Lake City to Northgate to UDistrict to First Hill to Tukwila. But I would NEVER, EVER live in the location you describe--for ANY amount of rent. It is clearly the worst part of town in which to live and I can't imagine anyone keeping their sanity having to put up with all the issues someone living there must have to face.
I believe you could find a nice, smaller apartment in Lake City and still be close enough to town that it would only take a few minutes to get to all the places you want or need to be. And you'd have a much greater variety of stores in which to shop.
Answer by Dave
I was raised in Seattle, I went to schools there and I am very familiar where you are located at. I would move, no question about it. If you could afford the $ 850, you could move almost anywhere in Seattle. The area you are in is dangerous, but then it seems a lot of Seattle is like that.
And our police chef is leaving because of his good work! (That is a bunch of bullsh*t!) Look at the shootings in the University District these happen in daylight and there have been 0 police there on the weekends where thousands of students attend college.
I would look to Capital Hill, and a lot of new apartments are going in around Northgate. One of my relatives died in a bar in China Town. So, I rarely go there, if I do it is to attend a game, other than that you won't find me there.
I was looking around Alki Point. You might be able to share a nice condo there or apartment. That would be fun. It seems you have been around like I have. I would move period.
Give your notice now, or risk harm or injury where you are at. That area is NOT SAFE!
Thanks to our wonderful police department.
Answer by Lisa A
You couldn't pay me to live there.
You listed most of the reasons in your question.
Orignal From: would you live on Jackson St. In the International District of Seattle if the rent was "cheap"?
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