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Apartments near the University of Washington
Studying at the University of Washington (UW) and searching for the perfect home away from home? Yugo looks after three student residences placed close together in Seattle's University District, forming one of UW's largest off-campus communities!
Purpose-built for student life, our apartments are packed with amenities that cover your every need. Think study rooms, fitness facilities, and spacious communal areas, as well as regular social events where you can connect with fellow students. And with UW less than a 10-minute walk away, getting to class couldn't be easier!
Want to learn more about life at Yugo? Explore our dedicated UW housing below...
UW off-campus housing
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Live your best life at UW
Convenience
Get all the perks of living off campus while still being less than 10 minutes from UW.
Community
Meet fellow UW students and make lasting memories in our lively communal areas.
Peace of Mind
Rest assured with 24/7 security and support from our dependable maintenance teams.
What our residents have to say
Kalee Lynn O'Neal
Yugo Seattle Lothlorien
"I’ve loved living here! My apartment has everything I could ever need and it genuinely feels like home. The Wilsonian, Lothlorien, and Rivendell are all located in a very populated area of the U-District with close proximity to restaurants, grocery stores, and the UW campus. As a college student, it's super convenient to be able to walk to class!"
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Hope Thompson
Yugo Seattle Wilsonian
"The Wilsonian is a great apartment, especially for UW students — it's super close to campus, restaurants, and bus routes. It also has lots of character and is super cute. Management organizes events to celebrate holidays, with free food and fun contests. Would highly recommend!"
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Frequently asked questions about UW
When was the University of Washington founded?
The University of Washington was founded in 1861, making it one of the oldest universities on the West Coast. Originally known as the Territorial University of Washington, it's grown steadily from a small frontier school into one of the nation's leading public research universities.
Where is the University of Washington located?
The University of Washington's main campus is located in Seattle's University District neighborhood, around 4 miles (or a 15-minute train ride) north of downtown Seattle. UW has two additional campuses within the Seattle metropolitan area in Bothell and Tacoma.
How many students are there at the University of Washington?
The University of Washington has roughly 60,000 students enrolled across all three campuses, comfortably making it the biggest university in the Pacific Northwest. The majority of students (around 80%) are stationed at the main Seattle campus, with smaller populations in Bothell and Tacoma.
What is the University of Washington known for?
Known as one of the nation's top public universities, the University of Washington excels across a range of areas. It's renowned for its research — particularly in medicine, engineering, and computer science — is home to top-class medical and business schools, and has close ties to Seattle's tech industry.
Is the University of Washington a good university?
The University of Washington is an excellent university, regularly ranking among the top 20 in the US and the top 100 globally. Various programs are ranked among the best in the country, from business, psychology, and law to medicine, engineering, and computer science.