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Location

Furnished housing for sublet is not always available within walking distance of the INT, but can usually be found in nearby neighborhoods. Most of these neighborhoods have direct Metro bus service to the University District. The University of Washington does not own any apartments or houses for rent by visiting faculty. A quiet and suitable sublet in the University District is seldom available.

Process

Once you have returned your "visitor information" form, the program coordinator can review private listings as they become available, and forward information to you. If you are interested in a particular accommodation, the program coordinator will meet with the owner to inspect the accommodation. The program coordinator will then make a recommendation and advise you on the next appropriate action. If you have a friend in Seattle that would be willing to find a sublet or inspect an accommodation for you, please let us know as this would be very helpful.

It is very important for you to keep the program coordinator informed on where and how you may be reached before your arrival to Seattle. The best (and most affordable) sublets rent very quickly, and a quick reply is often critical.

Sublets become available for rent for a variety of reasons (vacation, business trips, sabbaticals, etc.), and therefore, it is impossible to anticipate the number of sublet options that will be available for your visit. We will try to find comfortable accommodations for everyone and greatly appreciate your flexibility and patience during the process.

Resources

For your information, there are several resources that we use to locate privately-owned accommodations available for rent:

• The University of Washington Visiting Faculty Housing Office (206-543-6252) which collects listings of privately-owned accommodations available for rent.
• Classified advertisements in local newspapers such as the The Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer and the Seattle Weekly.
• USENET news groups like uwash.housing and seattle.forsale.housing.

In addition, the INT periodically places notices in the Seattle Weekly, and distributes flyers to University of Washington departments.

Cost

Sublets can range in price from $850 to over $2200 per month. A deposit for first month's rent is usually required in advance (by check or wire transfer) to finalize the rental agreement. In addition, a refundable damage deposit is usually required; the amount of this deposit will vary. In some cases, a private sublet may involve looking after pets, house plants, or a garden. Because of the higher initial cost in the form of a security deposit, first month's rent, etc., and the logistics involved in arranging such an accommodation, we recommend private sublets only for stays of one month or more.

Shared Accommodations

The details of shared apartments or houses will vary; a basic arrangement would include a private bedroom that is fully furnished (including linens), and access to kitchen facilities, bath and any other shared living space. Typically, rent includes all utilities except for long-distance telephone charges. Rent does not include meals or housekeeping.

Rent for shared apartments or houses can range from $500-850 per month depending on the situation and amenities. A deposit for first month's rent is usually required in advance (by check or wire transfer) to finalize the rental agreement. In addition, a refundable damage deposit is usually required; the amount of this deposit will vary.