Hey Seattle mags: question about apartments

[amyzilla]

So... like lots of people in Seattle (and maybe everywhere else for that matter), my landlord has decided to raise the cost of rent. I live in a 3-bedroom house near Magnuson Park. Right now we're paying $1800/month, and my landlord wants to increase to $1950/month. He pays electricity and water.

My roomies and I are trying to decide whether or not we should stay. We're not in love with the place, but there's nothing wrong with it. The only major pain-in-the-ass is a "no pets" policy, so my two cats are currently living with a friend. Also, we wish we lived a little further south.

If we move, we want to be somewhere near the U or near the 520 entrance. Does anyone know what we should expect to pay in rent?

Thanks in advance!

[Jer]

I've never been to Seattle and I can't answer any of your questions - I just wanted to state that "amyzilla" is probably the raddest user name I've ever seen! That's the most party hard name ever! It really pisses me off that I took "Jer" instead of Jerzilla!

Waitaminute....

[Smokey McPole]

YEAH!!!!!!

[amyzilla]

lol, glad I could help increase your coolness factor.

[P_McPoser]

You pay nearly 2000/month in RENT?

[FJ62]

I can't offer much help for apartments, but I'm renting my pretty nice house in Ballard (2bd/1bath) for 1400, and that doesn't include electricity or water (probably 100 bucks a month on top of that).

So, I guess if you're renting a nice house with three bedrooms that's not the most unheard of rental price. That's a pretty steep rent hike, though.

Check craigslist to see what else is out there... Central District, U-district, Madison Valley should bring you closer to 520 and close enough to the school. Even Greenlake wouldn't be too bad (and might be cheaper).

[amyzilla]

Check craigslist to see what else is out there... Central District, U-district, Madison Valley should bring you closer to 520 and close enough to the school. Even Greenlake wouldn't be too bad (and might be cheaper).

Okay, that's kind of what we were thinking. Thanks!

[Liberal Genius]

they call me COCKZILLA. Pm me baby.

[Zeedashbo]

my mortgage is as much as your rent. thirty minutes from seattle.

[amyzilla]

they call me COCKZILLA. Pm me baby.

hmm, if you're spitting fire, you might want to get that checked out

[amyzilla]

my mortgage is as much as your rent. thirty minutes from seattle.

interesting...

[Chainsaw_Willie]

I knew an "Amyzilla" once. Also known, behind her back, as "Monkeygirl." She was certifiably bat-shit.

You ever have a son?

[amyzilla]

You ever have a son?

nope.

678

[Chainsaw_Willie]

Okay then, good luck in your house search!