Roosevelt

Seattle, WA

Roosevelt - Seattle, WA

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

4.3 (16 Reviews)

A highly sought-after hub for local restaurants and walkable avenues

Walkable • Bike-Friendly • Great Location • Commuter • Urban •

Located just north of the University District, home to the University of Washington, and only six miles north of Downtown Seattle, Roosevelt is a highly sought-after neighborhood teeming with cafes, great schools, and abundant apartments available for rent. Roosevelt is ideal for a variety of renters and budgets, with housing ranging from affordable to upscale. Family-owned and local businesses fill the area, including the popular Rain City Burgers and Wayward Vegan Café. Locals enjoy being able to walk or bike to some of the city’s best parks, including Cowen Park, Ravenna Park, and Green Lake Park. Nestled along Interstate 5, Roosevelt puts its residents in an ideal location to get to other parts of Seattle and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Roosevelt is $1,471 for a studio, $2,093 for one bedroom, $2,695 for two bedrooms, and $3,383 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roosevelt has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

Studio
370 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,471/month

Average Rent

1 BR
608 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,093/month

Average Rent

2 BR
853 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,695/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,286 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,383/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Roosevelt - Seattle, WA

Niche Reviews

4.3 16 Reviews

Niche User

9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Zombies present more of a threat.

Niche User

9 years and 7 months ago•Niche Review

Feel relatively safe for supposed high-crime area.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

People here (especially around Greenlake) take exercise and fitness very seriously, there are frequent runners, bikers, and people walking. There are also several yoga, cross-fit, and weight loss establishments. Overall a healthy lifestyle is highly encouraged and is made easy to obtain.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

The medical aspect of public service here are excellent because of the influence that the University of Washington has on Seattle. All the other public services are average.

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