Housing

Planning to relocate to the Redmond, Washington area?

Moving to a new area can be challenging. Our goal at DigiPen is to alleviate some of the stress related to relocating and help make your experience a pleasant one. While DigiPen does not provide student housing, we do help students find suitable accommodations. Listed below are various links, information and resources in helping your relocation to the area be as smooth as possible:

About Redmond, Washington:

Located in the heart of what is known as Seattle's Eastside, Redmond serves as one of Eastside's commercial and retail centers as well as being the home of companies like Microsoft and Nintendo of America. With all of the fun outdoor activities available, Redmond has also become a popular weekend getaway spot for fun-seekers as well.

• History of Redmond
• City of Redmond Website
• Video on Redmond

Click on the link that says 8 minute video online. It is an excellent resource to find out more about the city of Redmond.

• Experience Redmond Website
• Redmond Statistics

Guide to Housing in Redmond:

DigiPen has created a booklet of resources from rental resources, property listings, bus lines, and general relocation information. Please feel free to download and print a copy of the DigiPen's Housing Guide.

Roommate Locator Database:

DigiPen provides registered students with access to a database where they can connect with other students who are interested in sharing accomodations.

The first step to being added to the database is to complete a questionnaire. Once you've done that the application will display matches automatically and you will have the opportunity to filter by criteria you choose. Please start here at the Roommate Database login.

NOTE: Postings to the Roommate Locator Database will be automatically erased on the first day of classes, September 2nd, 2008. If you find your roommate before September 2nd, please remove the Roommate Database Questionnaire and posting from the DigiPen roommate locater database immediately to ensure that your information is current.

Relocation Information:

Upon enrollment to DigiPen, students are mailed a packet of housing information including our housing guide and information about our roommate locator database. Listed below are some useful websites and phone numbers to get some immediate up to date information.

Classified Ads:

• The Seattle Times/The Seattle Post Intelligencer Classifieds
• Seattle Weekly
• The Stranger
• The Eastside Journal
• Seattle Craigslist
• Housing Maps

Rental Websites:

• For Rent.com
• Sublet Listings
• Apartments.com
• EveryAptMapped.com
• Redmond Rentals
• Seattle Metro Apartments
• Roommates.com
• Seattle Roommate

Moving, Rental Insurance, Tenant/Landlord Information:

• U.S. Post Office Official Change of Adress Form
• Landlord and Tenant Law
• WA Tenants Union
• Relocation Guide for Seattle
• Rental Insurance

Housing Pointers:

Below is a list of different things to keep in mind when looking for housing in the Washington area:

1. When speaking to Apartment complex’s, mention that you are a DigiPen Institute of Technology student. Many of these properties know DIT and will waive security deposits or have other specials just for you.
2. Some properties will lease for 6, 9, or 12 months. If you do not plan to be in Redmond during the summer, ask if they have a shorter lease option than a full-year.
3. Ask them to tell you about their monthly specials. Sometimes you can get a month free, reduced rent, or waived deposits.
4. Be prepared for paperwork and move-in costs. Most apartments require a damage deposit, and first and last months rent as well depending on the apartment complex. Some even require a pet deposit.
5. Some properties will only rent to people above 18 years of age. Your parents may have to co-sign the lease with you.
6. If you have a car you should also check out areas like Kirkland, Factoria, Woodinville and Bothell. If you do not mind the commute you can find some great deals farther out from the Redmond/Bellevue area.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of the online roommate questionnaire is strictly voluntary and all information provided will be in the public domain and will be shared with others. DigiPen (Canada) Corporation, DigiPen (USA) Corporation, and DigiPen Institute of Technology (collectively "DigiPen") conduct no independent investigation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided nor does DigiPen conduct any investigation or evaluation of the character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, creditworthiness or background of these individuals completing a roommate questionnaire. Any use of the information contained in the questionnaire database shall be at your sole risk and responsibility without liability or obligation of any kind on the part of DigiPen. By inputting and/or utilizing questionnaire/database information, you agree to release DigiPen from all liability from or relating to questionnaire/database information and you agree to indemnify and hold DigiPen harmless from any and all loss, claims, demands, liabilities, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) and damages which may arise from or relate to your inputting and/or utilization of the questionnaire/database information.