Seattle Central Community College

Seattle, WA

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Seattle Central Community College - Seattle, WA

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Accessible education in a multicultural urban environment

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Seattle Central College started out as Seattle’s first community college in 1966 and has since grown into a thriving center for higher education in the heart of the city. Seattle Central prepares students for a diverse range of pursuits with a breadth of programs, including three bachelor’s degrees, 29 associate’s degrees, and 16 professional certificates in 26 areas of study. Recognized as one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington, Seattle Central promotes educational excellence in a multicultural urban environment.

Situated in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Seattle Central is surrounded by a variety of apartments available for rent. Downtown and South Lake Union are both convenient to Seattle Central’s campus as well. Nearby access to I-5 makes commuting from Seattle Central simple.

Poetry nights, dances, films, and speakers can be found on campus regularly in addition to student clubs ranging from Badminton to Tai Chi. Pike Place Market and many of Seattle’s major attractions are also within two miles of campus, providing endless opportunities for entertainment and dining.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,493 for a studio, $2,060 for one bedroom, $2,731 for two bedrooms, and $3,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 410 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 651 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,060/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 944 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,731/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,227 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,811/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

64

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

362 Students

10
out of 10

Stevens Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

174 Students

10
out of 10

Cascadia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

474 Students

9
out of 10

McDonald International School

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

9
out of 10

Coe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

454 Students

9
out of 10

Catharine Blaine K-8 School

Public

Grades K-8

450 Students

9
out of 10

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

981 Students

8
out of 10

Hamilton International Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

928 Students

8
out of 10

Eckstein Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,045 Students

7
out of 10

Jane Addams Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

883 Students

7
out of 10

Ballard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,590 Students

10
out of 10

The Center School

Public

Grades 9-12

245 Students

9
out of 10

Garfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,642 Students

8
out of 10

Middle College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

95 Students

8
out of 10

Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,541 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Freeway Park
  • Denny Park
  • Volunteer Park
  • Waterfall Garden Park
  • Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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