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Your guide to finding great Seattle apartments

If great coffee isn't enough to get you excited about Seattle, WA, there's plenty more to get excited about. Searching for an apartment to rent in Seattle can be fun given the variety of neighborhoods. Here's a quick guide to apartment rentals in Seattle and to the city to get you started.

Art and Culture in Seattle, WA

Renting an apartment in Seattle is a great choice for those that appreciate the arts, as Seattle is a city that loves the arts. From the Seattle Symphony Orchestra to the Pacific Northwest Ballet, to the Seattle Opera and various theatre venues, renting an apartment in Seattle means you'll be able to take in performances whenever you want. Additionally, Seattle is known for its music scene and as the place where grunge music was born. Today, many alternative bands get their breaks in Seattle, and the city hosts a variety of music festivals. Poetry and film are other appreciated arts in Seattle. You'll find a variety of history and art museums throughout the city, most close to Seattle apartments.

Where to work in Seattle, Washington

Paying for your Seattle apartment rental doesn't have to be a challenge since the Seattle economy is strong. Home to much of the "dot-com" mania of the 1990's, many internet-based corporations have kept their headquarters in Seattle. Employers like Amazon.com, Microsoft, and T-Mobile are a large part of the Seattle economy. Other major employers include Starbucks, Seattle's Best Coffee, Boeing, and Nintendo of America. There are many great employment options for residents of Seattle apartments.

Where to live in Seattle

Quiet or urban, pricey or affordable, Seattle apartments for rent come in all varieties. If an urban lifestyle appeals to you, look for Seattle apartments in Belltown. To be surrounded by nature and near the Woodland Park Zoo, look in the Green Lake neighborhood, but be patient, as Seattle apartments are harder to find in this area. For more affordable Seattle apartments for rent, check the University District. Because of the university, you'll find a wider range of Seattle apartments in this neighborhood.