Housing

Students can choose from on-campus housing, apartments, homestays, or hotels based on their needs. It is your responsibility to find housing. Secure housing before leaving your home country.

If you’re considering a host family, here are two agencies that have worked with Bellevue College students before:

Contact the Housing Agent via email for details on placement fees, homestay stipends, and services. Do not send your homestay application or fees directly to Bellevue College.

Apply at least 2 months before arrival to ensure time for finding a host family. Early application is recommended. It’s your responsibility to coordinate housing with your agent.

General apartment information:

  • Tenants must be at least 18 years old. Employment and/or credit history reports may be required.
  • Most apartments are unfurnished; rent generally does not include utilities, water/sewage, garbage, or internet.
  • Understand the lease terms before signing. Lease agreements are usually 6 months or 1 year.
  • Expect to pay a cleaning and damage deposit, along with first and last month’s rent.

Apartments rented by our international students in 2025: Bellevue College does not endorse any specific apartment.

Continue your search through:

Students should be cautious of housing scams, which often involve sending cash or wiring money through services like Western Union, MoneyGram, money orders, cashier’s checks, or other similar methods.

To protect yourself from scams, follow these tips:

  • Avoid wiring money through wire services.
  • Never share personal financial information, such as bank account numbers, credit card details, or eBay/PayPal account information.
  • Avoid deals that involve shipping or escrow services.

Several hotels are near Bellevue College. These options are for informational purposes and not endorsed by the college. Explore other choices online, arrange transportation, and inquire about promotional rates when booking.

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Bellevue College’s on-campus apartment-style housing, opened in 2018, and houses 350 students in units with kitchens and bathrooms. The building offers study and social areas as well as a laundry room.

Note: On-campus housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. Apply for multiple room types as preferred options may fill up. Changing your application resets your submission date.

Main Contact: housing@bellevuecollege.edu.

Bellevue College Campus's Dorm Building on a Sunny Summer Day
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing studyroom.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing dorm room.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing dorm room with bunk beds
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing recreation room.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing kitchen.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing laundry room.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing dorm room.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing.
Bellevue College students smiling in on-campus housing.

Bellevue College Housing Frequently Asked Questions Website

I am under 18, how do I sign my housing contract?

  • Underage Students: After you receive, accept, and submit your offer your parents/guardians will be sent a guardian contract. This contract is sent out at a later date than the student contract. Please accept the student contract by the deadline.

Can an F-1 student on an approved vacation term live on campus with fewer than 6 credits?

  • According to the Housing Director, the 6-credit requirement doesn’t apply during the summer quarter. For other quarters (fall, winter, and spring), F-1 students who are allowed to take fewer than 6 credits (like during an approved vacation quarter) should let the Housing Director know. The Housing office will be flexible in these cases.

Legal Resources for Tenants

Last Updated April 21, 2026