# Apartment Search

**Purpose:** Find new housing for Will and Roxanne

**Timeline:** Move date April 1, 2026
**Last updated:** February 17, 2026

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## Criteria

| Parameter | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Budget | ~$1,200/month |
| Size | Studio or 1 bedroom |
| Nice-to-haves | Parking, in-unit washer/dryer |

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## Sources

- [x] Zillow
- [x] Apartments.com
- [x] Craigslist
- [ ] Facebook Marketplace *(blocked/no reliable public listing data without login; high scam risk)*
- [x] HotPads

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## Notes

- Flag suspiciously cheap deals (scam risk)
- Focus on listings with detailed info
- Consider proximity to current location

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## Listings Found

### Strong fits (closest to criteria)

| Source | Listing | Rent | Size | Parking | W/D | Notes | Risk |
|--------|---------|------|------|---------|-----|-------|------|
| HotPads | [2215 Eastlake Ave E #102](https://hotpads.com/2215-eastlake-ave-e-seattle-wa-98102-skznaa/102/pad) | $1,200 | 500 sqft studio | Not listed | No (on-site laundry) | Eastlake location; recently listed in source crawl. | Low-Med |
| HotPads | [Del Roy Apartments, 25 W Roy St #104](https://hotpads.com/del-roy-apartments-seattle-wa-98119-skh9nc/pad) | $1,200 | 451 sqft studio | Street parking | No (on-site laundry) | Lower Queen Anne; available now in source crawl. | Low-Med |
| Craigslist | [Bode Westwood studio, 2222 SW Barton St](https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/d/seattle-1200-for-ada-huge-studio-large/7908416003.html) | $1,200 | 314 sqft studio | Street | Yes (in unit) | Hits budget and W/D; verify net-effective pricing and fees. | Med |
| Zillow | [Seattle apartments under $1,200 search](https://www.zillow.com/seattle-wa/apartments-under-1200/) | $699-$1,200+ | Studio/1BR mix | Varies | Varies | Best broad feed for fresh inventory; use filters for parking + in-unit W/D. | Low |
| Apartments.com | [Seattle studio apartments under $1,200](https://www.apartments.com/seattle-wa/studios-under-1200/) | ~$826-$1,200+ | Studio/1BR mix | Varies | Varies | Strong discovery list with many options and amenity filters. | Low |

### Secondary options (slightly above budget or weaker fit)

| Source | Listing | Rent | Fit gap |
|--------|---------|------|---------|
| Craigslist | [Altaire at Jackson Park](https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/d/seattle-exceptional-studio-living/7914073974.html) | $1,325 | Over budget, but has parking and newer building features. |
| Craigslist | [Bode Uptown / Queen Anne studio](https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/apa/d/seattle-modern-loft-studio-in-queen/7892635363.html) | $1,425 | Over budget; has in-unit W/D and central location. |

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## Notes

- Craigslist has real inventory but higher scam risk; never pay before in-person tour + lease validation.
- Facebook Marketplace still unchecked because reliable listing extraction is limited without login and rental scams are common.
- If $1,200 must be hard cap, prioritize HotPads + Zillow + Apartments.com and filter for:
  - `Studio / 1BR`
  - `Max rent: $1,250` (captures near-budget options)
  - `In-unit washer/dryer`
  - `Parking included` or `off-street`

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## Next Actions (Execution)

1. Contact 5 strongest listings in the next 24 hours (2 HotPads + 3 from Zillow/Apartments.com filtered feed).
2. Ask each for full monthly cost breakdown (base rent, utilities, parking, move-in specials, deposits).
3. Schedule 3 tours this week; prioritize listings with transparent fee sheets and verified management.
4. Reject any listing requesting application/payment before showing.
