When moving to Seattle with the intent to buy a home, don’t overlook the option to do a temporary rental. The main benefit of a short-term lease is that it buys you time so that you can check out the neighborhoods, and ensure that you don’t make a hasty home purchase decision. The main disadvantage is that short-term leases is that you pay for the privilege of being able to break out of a lease quickly.
Short-term Rentals
In the past, I’ve worked with Dale Hicklin of Short-term Suites and he does a decent job of providing for people looking to move to Seattle. His places won’t shock you in their upkeep (expect thrift and pawn-shop “finds” for your appliances), but on the plus side, he tends to fix things fast and he’s always only a phone call away. Another great option is to browse the sublet and temporary rentals on craigslist. The Stranger (an excellent local weekly magazine) lists a bunch of rentals, but I doubt that there are going to be a lot (if any) short-term rentals in a given week. Finally, you can always try the local newspaper listings, but I would use those as a last resort.
How can you learn about the neighborhoods in Seattle?
One way is to find an agent who knows all the areas in Seattle and won’t pigeonhole you into the neighborhood they know best. Also, I highly recommend wondering over to the “housing” forum on craigslist. (Have you noticed that I like craigslist? I find the community at craigslist extremely helpful!). As always, feel free to contact me and I’d be happy to give you a local’s perspective on Seattle!
My husband and I are relocating to the Seattle area and need to find temporary housing for up to 3 months. We are looking for a place for 2 adults and one very well behaved yellow lab.
My husband and I are relocating to the Seattle area in January with our 5 month old and our two older, mellow black labs. We are looking to find temporary housing until we find the area we are looking to purchase a home. Can you help? Thank you!
We have a 3 br furnished home that is dog friendly, on QA Hill if you’re still looking
Rhea,
I don’t know anything about short-term rentals beyond what was said here. However, I do know that some of the agents on this blog have the inside track on some temp-housing options. Hopefully, one of them will take on the task of helping you out.
Rhea,
I don’t know anything about short-term rentals beyond what was said here. However, I do know that some of the agents on this blog have the inside track on some temp-housing options. Hopefully, one of them will take on the task of helping you out.
We found “getting married Marty” a house for $1,200 over here on the East Side. She had a dog or two.
Short term rentals are easy…with two labs, not as easy. Rhea, do you know where in Seattle you will be working? Usually the company that hires provides the short term rental, but if it is on the Eastside, I can usually find something. Email me at Ardell@SoundRealty.biz
My name is Toni Haugland. I have a 3 bedroom nice home in Shoreline, and we rent it out for month to month rentals for people who are wanting to relocate or are just visiting for a longer time and want the pleasure of living in a furnished house rather than a hotel or apartment.
Please notify me if you are interested. I would love to stay on your referral list if possible . Feel free to call me if you have any questions @ 805-637-8664 or email me at tonipaul42@hotmail.com
Thank You
Looking for small house or one bedroom apartment June 28-July 30 in Lake Union Queen Anne areas Mature couple in the arts
Thanks Toni,
Good to know. Is it a one story rambler? What’s the monthly?
Thanks Toni…
And I encourage anyone else with a short-term rental in the Seattle area to let us know! If I get just a bit more interest, I’d happily create a page just for this purpose.
Thanks Toni…
And I encourage anyone else with a short-term rental in the Seattle area to let us know! If I get just a bit more interest, I’d happily create a page just for this purpose.
cribQ takes all of the Craigslist housing listings and puts them on a map, an provides organizational tools.
If you are searching for short term (or long term) housing, it is much easier than browsing the Craigslist listings.
http://www.cribQ.com
I am the founder trying to get more beta testers. Feel free to contact me.
It is very difficult to find temporary housing that will accept dogs. I was dissapointed that Short-Term Suites didn’t seem to allow dogs at any of the locations.
My wife and I are looking for a place starting May 1st and staying for 2 months. We also have a medium size dog and are having a very difficult time. Anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks,
~t
I have a 3 br home on QA and we’d take a dog and a short rental. The price is $2450 and it’s 2700 square feet in a greenbelt with privacy and a great place for a dog to run. Fenced, too.
We (professional 50-somethings with no kids or pets)are relocating to Seattle and looking for a short-term, (90 days) furnished 2 bdrm place beginning around May 1st Central to Seattle so we can get to know the city and surrounding areas.
We will appreciate hearing:
Resources for short-term furnished rentals
Suggestions on various areas (Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill, Elliott Bay) of Seattle with pros/cons related to culture, cost, activities, etc.
Thanks!
Cheryl
We (professional 50-somethings with no kids or pets)are relocating to Seattle and looking for a short-term, (90 days) furnished 2 bdrm place beginning around May 1st Central to Seattle so we can get to know the city and surrounding areas.
We will appreciate hearing:
Resources for short-term furnished rentals
Suggestions on various areas (Queen Anne, Fremont, Capitol Hill, Elliott Bay) of Seattle with pros/cons related to culture, cost, activities, etc.
Thanks!
Cheryl
My husband and I are putting our house on the market starting June 1st, and we’d like to find a month-to-month house or apartment in Seattle to rent so we can stay out of prospective buyers’ way. We do not have kids, both have full-time jobs, are non-smokers and are in our late 30s. We have very two well-behaved, clean, quiet indoor cats. We are looking for:
* 1+ bedroom house or apartment
* furnished or unfurnished okay
* full bathroom
* cat friendly
* washer and dryer in building preferable, but not mandatory
* off-street parking
We will be willing to pay up to $1000 if utilities are included. Please let us know if you have the perfect home for us!
These neighborhoods are preferred:
Fremont, Wallingford, Ballard, Phinney
U District, Ravenna, Roosevelt
Queen Anne
Downtown
Capitol Hill
Alki, Admiral, Junction area of West Seattle
I am looking for a short term furnished rental – apt., condo., or house, for a period of 1 month starting July 1st (possibly extending thru August). I need a pet friendly rental – I have a golden retriever. Looking in Cap. Hill, Queen Anne, First Hill, UW general area.
We own a condo located in the Lower Queen Anne/Belltown area, perfect for short-term stays (1-3 months) in Seattle with great access to the heart of the city and Seattle Center. Last month we re-furnished the unit with a new Queen bed, leather sleeper sofa in living room, flat screen TV and more. All kitchen appliances are stainless finish and washer/dryer units are in the unit.
We are not listing our property and have mostly rented through friends/family. August is booked already, but July is available for immediate needs.
If you or someone you know is seeking a gorgeous 1 bedroom condo with secure underground parking, please inquire to see pictures and learn more.
Hi there,
My wife and I are performing some major remodeling of our home at the end of April. It may be easier for us to get a short-term (1-3 week) studio apartment in Seattle during that time. One sticking point: cats. They’re well-behaved, and we can’t leave them in the house during the remodel. If cats aren’t a show-stopper, could you suggest studio/1br options (queen bed)?
Regards,
Mike
I am looking for a short term furnished rental – 1-3 months. Hardwood floors and I have 2 small indoor cats. Professional relocating to Seattle. Any help would be appreciated! No luck on Craigslist yet.
Hi –
My wife and I (+ two indoor cats) are looking for a house to rent while we look for a house to buy. We have been looking for a few months and think it will take us a while to find a place we like and would like to find a nice unfurnished house that can be rented month to month (or two month to two month… )
Merci!
Tom
Hi – We are relocating to Seattle the first week of September and need a furnished, short-term 1-bedroom (+) while we continue looking for a house in the central Seattle city area. We would need high speed internet and have 2 shy indoor kitties.
Thanks! dona
Will be having a family gathering in Seattle 1st 2 weeks in December, possibly longer. Looking
for 2BR/3BR furnished place in SE — Beacon Hill, Seward Park, Rainer Valley area ideal.
Any info, contacts appreciated
We have one and two bedroom condos in the heart of Seattle’s belltown neighborhood that we rent on a short term basis. We even have neighboring one and two bedroom units, so your family could have the extra space, and just litterally be next door to each other on the same floor!
You can find us on Facebook under The Urban Oasis, and we post regularly on Craigslist under vacation rentals.
You can see examples of our units by looking here is one of ourview condos the master bedroom and kitchen. We have a total of 8 condos in the heart of downtown Seattle and would be happy to help you and your family find a great place!
Darik Eaton
The Urban Oasis
“Redefining Accommodations”
206-456-5251
Do you do weekly rentals? If so, what is your rate for a week in July?
Hello, we are looking for either a 1 or 2 bedroom house or furnished apartment for rent starting on Dec 10th through January 10 of 2011. There are two adults and two children age 12 and 10. This will be for my parents who will be here for the holidays and need somewhere nice and quiet but also located in Seattle so they are close and convenient to everything. Please let me know if there is anything out there within the price range of 1000 to 1500 for that month period. Thank you.
Andrea
Hello everyone,
My fiance and I will be relocating to the Seattle area within the next couple of months. We would like to find a short term rental for a month or two so we can have time to explore the area and find a place that we really like. If anyone has any ideas please let me know, thanks very much.
Mike can you give us an idea of a central point, i.e. if you are coming for a job, where that job is. That would be helpful. Seattle’s a big place. 🙂
My mistake. I’ll most likely be working in Bellevue, so anything that is within 45 minutes or so in the dreaded Seattle rush hour I’ve been hearing about. Thanks!
My husband and I are going to be moving up to the Lynnwood/Edmonds area and are looking for a short term, 6 month or month-to-month rental while we look for something more permanent. We have two dogs that are 45 1bs each and are looking for a house with a yard. Please let me know if you know anything available like that. Thanks!!
Hello All,
We are a family of four, that lives and teaches in Dubai, but return to Seattle (our home) each summer. We are looking for a furnished 3br or larger 2 br place to rent for July and August. We prefer the eastside, but some Seattle neighboorhoods work too.
Hello All,
We are a family of four, that lives and teaches in Dubai, but return to Seattle (our home) each summer. We are looking for a furnished 3br or larger 2 br place to rent for July and August. We prefer the eastside, but some Seattle neighboorhoods work too.
Hi Everyone – different Andrew here. My family and I just sold our house and have to be out by 4/20. We’re looking for a furnished 3 bedroom that would accept an older black lab and we’d probably only need 1 month (assuming our offer on a house is accepted). Does anyone have suggestions on where to look or have anything available? Thanks!
Hello!
I am looking for a two bedroom condo/house/townhome in Seattle or the Eastside. Would like to start renting ASAP through September. If it’s furnished even better, but not required. I am in the process of purchasing, but need a place for myself and my daughter till that happens.
Sorry to not be responding. I don’t deal in the rental market. I put a feeler out on twitter with a link to this post. Will let you know if anything comes of it.
Hi, my husband, daughter and I are relocating to Seattle. We have two dogs and are looking for a rental. Any ideas? Thanks!
Im a Coast Guard member looking for a house with a yard for several months. Im in everett so anything between here or seattle would work great. Its been a nightmare trying to find a place. Any help is appreciated.
I have a beautiful furnished 2-bed apt for rent, 9 miles North of downtown Seattle. Private entrance, covered deck w/view of Lake Washington and the Cascades. Minimum stay is 1 week, no partial weeks, weekends or single nights. $675/week plus $150 cleaning fee. Available now July 14-21, and after August 12, 2012. One dog ok on case by case basis (depends on breed and size) with non-refundable pet deposit. Sorry, no cats or smoking. Here is a link with pictures: http://sdrv.ms/NkPsSg
Jackie
Hello,
My name is Alba, I am 24 years old and I am from Barcelona, Spain. I am looking for an apartment for my fiancé (Dani) to stay during two monthes (from end September to the end November). He will be doing a short stay in Magnuson Health Science Center. During these time I will need to stay between 1-2 weeks in order to do some interviews in the same center. Therefore, we are looking for a room where he could stay during this period and where I could stay during 1-2 weeks. We are polite, respectful and clean.
Thanks a lot,
Alba
HELP!!!!!!! Does anyone know of a rental in the Downtown & Surrounding Area (such as… Cap. Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard, Interbay, Magnolia, Fremont, Walingford, Central Dist., Leschi, & South Park- not any further then any of those neighborhoods) That ranges 1000sq/ft or more for up to $1400/mo. -NO more??? I also have two service dogs under 30lbs. If so please email me at melmel81988@gmail.com with the info.Thank you, it would help me out a bunch!!! -Kurt & Britt