Yes, it is possible to rent Seattle, Washington apartments on bad credit. So there is no need to put off moving to the city just because you have less than perfect credit history. The city, named after a Native American chief, has a lot to offer. It is known for its green environment. You have great outdoors here, great waters (Lake Washington and Puget Sound to name two), and great architecture. Points of recreation and arts such as the Benaroya Hall, 5th Avenue Theater, and Seattle Cinerama are also in Seattle. There is also the Space Needle here and the original Starbucks, as well as the Exotic Meat Company.

It is a great city to live in, as its 617,334 citizens will tell you (the only problem is the rains and you get used to the rains). Here are some ways by which you could get Seattle apartments for rent on bad credit.

1. Independent Home Owners – It is usually companies and corporations who insist on credit scores. It is also possible that in the case of companies, the clerk who deals with you would have difficulty tweaking the policies for you. Instead, if you approach independent owners, they are more likely to look at your rental history and income rather than your credit score. Hence look for Seattle apartments from independent owners. There would be ads from independent owners in local newspapers such as The Seattle Times and The Stranger.
2. Have a Guarantor – If you have a guarantor with a good credit score then you are likely to get good Seattle apartments for rent. The guarantor’s credit history would be enough to offset your own lack in the area. As long as you know someone in Seattle, you will be okay.
3. Pay a Bigger Deposit – If you are willing to pay a high deposit, then you will be able to find apartments in Seattle which could be rented out even on bad credit. Even companies may be willing on such terms if you take care to negotiate with higher ups rather than the clerks.
4. Co-rent your Seattle apartments – If you co-rent with a person who has a good credit history, then too you will be able to find an apartment for rent easily enough. You could look for possible roommates in The Stranger or Seattle Times. You could also look in websites or ask around in Seattle city forums.
5. Look on the Internet – There are many companies on the internet who specifically provide rental apartments in Seattle on bad credit. You could search for them and contact them for their rates.

Even though some people love Seattle, others would rather be a little farther away. There are several communities just outside of the city that are a little different. So if your next Seattle apartment doesn’t really belong right in the city, consider moving to Bellevue.

Regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States — most recently winning 4th place from Money magazine — Bellevue is lovely, plus it’s got a great local economy with plenty of jobs.

The weather here is wonderful too, with average highs in the summer only reaching into mid-to-high 70s and winter’s coldest months averaging lows of 35 degrees. While this part of the Pacific Northwest does have plenty of cloudy skies, Bellevue only averages about 36 inches of precipitation each year — much less than many east-coast cities.

Full of culture and things to do, this Seattle Suburb has lovely museums, sculptures, botanical gardens, beach parks, trails, and other wonderful activities.

As far as apartments go, you’ll certainly be able to find plenty of them in the area — Bellevue has grown for decades — but here’s one apartment that really stands out called Kendall Ridge.

Located at 15414 NE 18th Street in Bellevue, these apartments go the extra mile to take care of residents. For example, they offer:

A preferred employer program with many major local employers like Microsoft, T-Mobile, Infosys, HCL, TATA Consulting, Amazon, and more
An included high-speed Internet, cable, and phone package
Generous pet policy
A park-like setting for the grounds
Easy access to freeways
Immediate access to major bus lines
Newly-renovated studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom units ranging between 450 – 900 square feet
Reasonable pricing between $775 – 1,217 per month
A beautiful pool and spa in a tropical outdoor setting

And that’s not all; this Seattle-area apartment is also located next to some of my favorite places:

Trader Joe’s – I love shopping here. When I’m rich I want to buy everything they carry
Goodwill – probably the nicest thrift store I’ve ever been to. Well-stocked and clean
Taqueria Guadalajara – I don’t really have an eating problem, it’s more of a Taco problem — this truck is bad for me, but I love it anyway
Kitanda Brazilian Bakery & Espresso – I lived in Brazil for a few years in the 90s and this place takes me back every time. Yum!

You don’t have to take my word that Kendall Ridge is the best Seattle-area apartment complex you’ll find outside of the city. Instead, stop by and take a tour. Eat at one of the nearby restaurants, check out the delicious pool. You’ll fall in love.