We have a variety of housing options that cater to a diverse student body. Split over several complexes, our residents are able to live close to campus while having access to a larger community teeming with entertainment, transportation, and shopping.
Locations
The following locations are the apartment complexes that we anticipate being available for fall 2022. The list may change according to the needs of the housing program.
Note: Due to limited availability, we offer DigiPen residents temporary Overflow Housing when full capacity is met in our apartment complexes. Overflow Housing may include accommodations such as a hotel room or temporary apartment unit until a bedspace opens up in one of our locations.
Olde Redmond Place include our legacy units which have housed DigiPen residents since 2011. Here you will find our 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units (for 3 residents) and our 2-bedroom, 1- or 2-bathroom units (for 4-5 residents).
*Disclaimer: Floor plans are not the same for all apartments.
The Gates of Redmond is centrally located between DigiPen’s campus and downtown Redmond. Here you will find 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units (for 3 residents); 2-bedroom, 1- or 2-bathroom units (for 4-5 residents); and a limited number of 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom units (for 5 residents).
*Disclaimer: Floor plans are not the same for all apartments.
Close to DigiPen, the Summit offers newly renovated apartments with a lush skyline view. Here you will find 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units (for 4 residents).
*Disclaimer: Floor plans are not the same for all apartments.
Shadowbrook is the housing located closest to DigiPen. Here you will find 2-bedroom, 1- or 2-bathroom units (for 4 residents).
*Disclaimer: Floor plans are not the same for all apartments
Housing Amenities
In-Unit
Furniture
Kitchen table and chairs
Couch
Lounge chair
Coffee table
Extra-long twin beds with mattresses
Desks (note: only two provided in each unit)
Kitchen Appliances
Microwave
Dishwasher
Full-sized oven and stove top
Frost-free refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Ample storage space
General
Linen closets
Private patio/balcony
Mini blinds
High-speed internet access
Washer and dryer
Storage
Safety
Fire extinguisher
Smoke/carbon monoxide detector
Heat sensor with third-party monitoring system
General
Residence Life
Staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Resident Director
Resident Assistants
Student Clubs/Organizations
Events hosted specifically for students in housing
Outdoor
Playground and/or basketball court available at most communities
Outdoor heated pool available during summer months
On-site workout facility
Location
Central locations
Close to restaurants and shopping
Close to DigiPen Institute of Technology
Near local bike and walking trails
Near King County bus stops
Other Benefits
Lease terms of eight months rather than a full year
Roommate matching, mediation, and conflict resolution services
Multiple resident-assistant-led residence life events and activities every month
What should I bring?
We encourage roommates to talk about the items in the following list and strongly recommend seeing what the apartment space truly looks like before buying any bulky items — for instance, anything you couldn’t carry in both hands.
Things to contact your roommates about:
Silverware, cookware (pots, pans, toaster oven, etc.)
Trashcans (bathroom and kitchen)
Broom, vacuum cleaner
Shower curtains
Toilet cleaning supplies
Hairstopper
Basic cleaning supplies (dusters and wipes)
Toilet paper, paper towels, tissue
Miscellaneous/Optional:
Kitchen organization, storage objects
Comfortable desk chair
Wall hooks and command strips (for hanging objects)
Desk (Look at the space on your arrival before bringing or purchasing one)
Extra lighting (tall lamps and desk lamps)
Drain cleaner, clog remover
First aid kit, medicine (for cold, flu, etc.)
Individual Items:
Laundry baskets
Personal hygiene equipment
Bathroom organization, storage objects
Bedsheets, pillows, and mattress topper
Side tables, nightstands, TV trays (for extra surface area)
Fans
Consider the Space
If you are bringing large items into the apartment (such as snowboards, bikes, military gear, scooters, skateboards, etc.), be sure to communicate this with your roommates. Apartment units have limited storage space and everything, from leftover moving boxes to suitcases, will take up space.