🏡 Moving to Bellevue for Work — Need Help Choosing a Neighborhood! (Prefer Walkable/Public Transit, Social Vibe, $2K Budget)

Hey everyone!

I’m moving to the Bellevue/Seattle area for a new job in downtown Bellevue, where I’ll be going into the office 5 days a week. I’m trying to figure out where to live and would love some local advice!

A bit about me: – I’ll be living alone. – Budget: about $2,000/monthl – Prefer to walk or take public transit to work — not looking to drive daily. – I love areas that are walkable, safe, and have plenty to do (coffee shops, bars, parks, restaurants, etc.). – I’m single, new to the area, and would love to live somewhere where it’s easy to meet people and be social.

Open to living on either side of Lake Washington — Bellevue or Seattle — as long as the commute to downtown Bellevue is manageable. There are the areas I’m considering, but if there’s any other that I have not heard of, I’m all ears! Downtown Bellevue (if I can find something affordable) BelRed / Spring District Downtown Kirkland South Lake Union (Seattle)