South Seattle Community College

Seattle, WA

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South Seattle Community College - Seattle, WA

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South Seattle College first opened in 1970 as one of the three colleges that comprise the multi-campus Seattle Colleges district. South provides opportunities for students with diverse needs to meet their educational and career goals through a range of baccalaureate, associate degree, college transfer, certificate, technical and professional, and pre-college programs. Valuing close involvement with the community, South also offers lifelong learning opportunities for the cultural, social, professional, and personal development of the community.

Located on an 87-acre hilltop in West Seattle, the SSC campus is nearby a wide variety of apartments available for rent in the immediate West Seattle area as well as neighboring Georgetown and Columbia City. Commuting to South from farther distances is simple with access to the West Seattle Bridge and I-5.

A host of student clubs, lectures, community service activities, cultural exhibitions, and performance events contribute to a rich campus life at South. Amenities like Lincoln Park, Alki beaches, unique shops, and delectable eateries are just minutes from the SSC campus. Panoramic views of the city skyline and the surrounding mountains are visible from the South campus, with bustling Downtown Seattle just six miles away.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Seattle, WA is $1,494 for a studio, $2,062 for one bedroom, $2,731 for two bedrooms, and $3,806 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seattle has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 411 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,494/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 946 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,731/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,228 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,806/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

  • South Seattle Community College Arboretum
  • Pigeon Point Park
  • Camp Long
  • Westcrest Park
  • Lincoln Park - West Seattle

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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