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Apartment
Living on your own in an apartment gives you freedom and privacy. You could also rent a place together with a group of friends. As with any choice, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider.
Advantages
- Freedom to come and go as you please
- You have your own space
- You can live with your friends
- You can choose where you want to live
- You can cook for yourself
Things to think about…
- You must spend a lot of money up front: first and last month's rent, damage deposit, furniture, kitchen supplies
- You will need to set up and pay for your own utilities such as phone, cable TV, water, gas, electric, rent
- You have to take care of problems yourself
- You must shop and cook for yourself
On Your Own
Students are welcome to find their own housing in the area. Costs can range dramatically depending on a variety of factors. Some of our
homestay agencies offer apartment locator services and airport pickup for a fee of $200. Some nearby cities to search include Des Moines, Kent, and Federal Way.
Here are some places you can visit online to get you started:
Apartment Expenses Estimate
To help you plan your expenses, we've estimated how much you might spend per academic year if you choose to live in an apartment. Keep in mind that apartment rents can vary widely depending on location and quality.
| Tuition and Fees: (includes health insurance) | $2,800 |
| Apartment Rent: | $1,700 |
| Food and Leisure: | $700 |
| Discount Bus Pass: | $90 |
| Books: | $450 |
| Total Per Quarter: | $5,740 |
| One time expense for furniture and deposits: |
$1,000 |
| Apartment total for academic year (3 quarters) |
$18,220 |
Prices are subject to change without notice. Some figures are estimates and will vary depending upon how you manage your money.