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 February 2025, the average apartment rent in Roosevelt is $1,486 for a studio, $2,041 for one bedroom, $2,661 for two bedrooms, and $3,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roosevelt has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Studio
372 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,486/month

Average Rent

1 BR
608 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,041/month

Average Rent

2 BR
850 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,661/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,286 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$3,342/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

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8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review

Street lighting is pretty good in Maple Leaf, although it could be a bit better. Most houses in the neighborhood are families or older folks, so not much in the way of trouble. The police aren't too present, but then again it's a pretty peaceful spot.

Niche User

10 years ago•Niche Review

This area is near Green Lake which provides ample minimum wage jobs in the food, health, clothing, and sports industry.

Niche User

10 years ago•Niche Review

Cheep and yummy food can be found at both Greenlake and University Way. However throughout the city on streets like Market Way and squares like University Village have a wide range of options for food.

Niche User

10 years ago•Niche Review

There are few crimes and I often feel safe in this area.

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