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Old 06-20-2011, 12:03 AM
 
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I just graduated from HS and the plan is for me and two buddies to get an apartment and go to Bellevue College. I have about 3-4g's saved up so I hope that is enough to get me started. I'm already looking for a job down there, which hopefully won't be to hard because I have a lot of work experience. But my question is how should I go about all this. I know number one I need a job and so do my friends. What are some apartments to look at and what are some things that I should know? Also would 3 people living in a 2 bedroom be manageable? Thx in advance.
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Old 06-20-2011, 06:20 AM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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There are many apartments within walking distance of BC, but the rent for a 2 br is going to be $1,300-$2,000/month. Like most areas, jobs are hard to find, with far more applicants than openings. As a non-resident your tuition will be about 3 times that of the resident students. BC does have a good reputation for education, and successful transfer to 4 year universities.
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Old 06-21-2011, 10:01 AM
 
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As a non-resident your tuition will be about 3 times that of the resident students.
Is the original poster a resident of Washington state simply moving to the Seattle area from elsewhere in the state? If so, tuition should be at the resident level, right? However, if the OP is from a different state, that is a significant thing to consider and you may want to spend your first year getting settled here, getting a job and gaining residency and then enrolling in year two.
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Old 06-22-2011, 06:10 PM
 
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Yeah man I live in Maple Valley right now. But any more info on those walking distance apartments?
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Old 06-22-2011, 06:35 PM
 
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But any more info on those walking distance apartments?
When I was attending BCC, they had their "dorms" behind the school (IIRC, it was an apartment complex ran partially by the school). Have you looked into that?

There are a lot of apartments on the Eastgate Way... and SE 37th? But I don't know what the price range on those. I do know they're pretty nice and definitely close.

You could also look further down on NE 148th st, there's plenty of them there. Those apartments are older as well, so it might be a tad cheaper.
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Old 06-22-2011, 08:23 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Here's a couple a few blocks away, I remember the names from passing by every day on the way to the park & ride:

Port Apartments Apartments For Rent in Bellevue, Washington - Apartment Rental and Community Details - ForRent.com

Bombay Bicycle Club Apartments For Rent in Bellevue, Washington - Apartment Rental and Community Details - ForRent.com

They are actually cheaper than I thought but of you look up the reviews they are not good.
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