Rooms for rent Seattle

FAQs for renting a room in a Shared Home in Seattle, Washington

Why rent with Bungalow?

Bungalow doesn’t just list rooms for rent in shared homes - we work with our homeowners to hand select each property to make sure it is up to our standard. We then help our residents find their roommates and build a unique community in their home. Finally, we have an incredible team behind the scenes that are always a message away through our app if and when you need us. Beautiful homes. Incredible locations. Pricing that makes sense. Find a room in a shared home that hits the sweet spot between great quality and sensible pricing. Bungalow homes are hand-selected across major markets to match your lifestyle. Find it. Try it. Feel 100% before you rent. Love where you live or you're free to go. Our 30-day trial, option to transfer to other in-network Bungalow homes, and flexible lease terms are all designed to help you rent with confidence. Livie in good company. Our Meet & Greet Chat takes the stress out of finding a roommate by making sure everyone in the household is a match from day one. We pre-screen all residents because your safety is our top priority. Enjoy the benefits of living together with the freedom of operating solo. Use our Meet & Greet chat to select roommates with similar lifestyles. Then, sign and pay separately within our app.

Are utilities included in Bungalow Home Rentals?

For the vast majority of our properties, Bungalow partners with Conservice, to manage, separate, and bill utilities removing the need for arguing over venmo each month. You will only pay for the exact amount your home uses and Bungalow takes care of splitting these costs evenly between you and your roommates.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals furnished?

Bungalow’s Shared Homes include furnished common areas (living, dining, and kitchens), along with a Smart TV, and kitchen essentials! The only furniture you'll need to move in is whatever you'd like to put in your bedroom.

Are Bungalow Home Rentals pet friendly?

Some Bungalow Shared Homes are pet friendly, while others are not. You can find pet information by clicking on a particular home. That said, service and emotional support animals (ESAs) are accepted in every Bungalow home with proper supporting documentation.

About us

Bungalow takes the hassle out of your housing search. We offer beautiful homes (entire and shared) in the country’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and can help connect you with roommates you’ll love coming home to. And finally, we believe you should be able to still afford to explore your new city as well. We pride ourselves on the fact that Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Things to know before moving to Seattle:

How to find a roommate in Seattle

Moving into a Bungalow shared home is the easiest way to find great roommates. Our Meet & Greet Chat helps you connect with roommates you look forward to living with to form a one-of-a-kind household together.

What is the average rent in Seattle?

According to Rent Cafe the average 1 bedroom apartment in Seattle is $1,810. Nationwide, Bungalow residents save an average of 30% on rent compared to studio apartments in the same neighborhood.

Is there good public transportation in Seattle?

Seattle has a large public transit system. The buses run a minimal pre-programmed schedule from 5 AM to 1 AM, but they also have live operators that can be called for any schedule or issue.There are over 300 bus routes that cover sidewalks, bike lanes, major roads and transit hubs. The Ride Free Area (RFTA) is an area within 99 square miles of downtown Seattle for free travel on all routes. Weekend Transit Ridership offers passengers free travel on nonbus routes for Saturday and Sunday mornings at designated times during certain activities ​during specific periods in Downtown Seattle’s RFTA boundaries if they have validated their rail ticket or ORCA card.

What to do in Seattle

The Waterfront "walk" offers amazing views of the Waterfront and Puget Sound, for those looking for some outdoor time. The shores are lined with friendly people honoring old traditions that date back generations like fishing or patrolling maritime security zones. For those seeking more cultural attractions there are many artifacts to be found at Pacific Science Center. Within its walls you'll find over 1 million items spanning human cultures all around the world including African masks used in cosmetic rituals to Native American drums dating back centuries ago. There is so much history behind this place!

Schools and universities in Schools and universities in Seattle

There are four colleges and universities in Seattle. The University of Washington has more than 45,000 students on its three campuses. It also operates the Networks of Excellence program, which connects the university to businesses and technology companies. WSU or Washington State University is a public research university located centrally in the state of Washington within 300 acres south of downtown Seattle.