The Yobi

Live in a single-occupancy micro-apartment on the Seattle University campus when you choose to live in The Yobi on the corner of 13th and Marion.

Four-floor modern apartment building with a covered entrance on a tree-lined neighborhood street.

The Yobi is on the corner of 13th and Marion (behind the Advancement & Alumni building) offers you five floors of fully furnished single rooms with microwaves, refrigerators, and private bathrooms. The Yobi is a smaller community, made up of 45 single “micro-apartment” style housing options. You are assigned to your own single room. There are no shared occupancy options at Yobi.

Room Types

Micro-apartment style singles with loft options.

Yobi Type A room layout1 person room. Ground floor spaces with small variations in size. These spaces come with a shower and wide halls. All of these units are ADA accessible.

Size: 213–219 square feet

Furnishings included:

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk and chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Shelving and storage
  • Mini kitchen with small microwave and small refrigerator
  • Private bathrooms
  • Internet

Yobi Type B room layout1 person room. B Type units feature huge corner windows, an entry nook and ample, creative storage. These spaces have big bathrooms with a tub. Loft units available.*

Size: 184–288 square feet

Furnishings included:

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk and chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Shelving and storage
  • Mini kitchen with small microwave and small refrigerator
  • Private bathrooms
  • Internet

*Loft rooms have the same layout, with a small storage loft above accessible by staircase. These rooms are only located on the 4th floor.

Yobi Type C room layout1 person room. These spaces boast huge, north-facing windows. These units are compact and ultra-efficient. Loft units available.*

Size: 147–163 square feet

Furnishings included:

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk and chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Shelving and storage
  • Mini kitchen with small microwave and small refrigerator
  • Private bathrooms
  • Internet

*Loft rooms have the same layout, with a small storage loft above accessible by staircase. These rooms are only located on the 4th floor.

Yobi Type D room layout1 person room. D Type units have south-facing decklettes with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and ample storage. Loft units available.*

Size: 197–288 square feet

Furnishings included:

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk and chair
  • Wardrobe
  • Shelving and storage
  • Mini kitchen with small microwave and small refrigerator
  • Private bathrooms
  • Internet

*Loft rooms have the same layout, with a small storage loft above accessible by staircase. These rooms are only located on the 4th floor.

Room Rates

All rates are listed as per person per quarter.

Room Type Cost
Yobi A (213–219 sq. ft.) $5,272
Yobi B (184 sq. ft.) $5,197
Yobi B Loft* (219 sq. ft.) $5,297
Yobi C (147 sq. ft.) $5,128
Yobi C Loft* (163 sq. ft.) $5,228
Yobi D (197 sq. ft.) $5,310
Yobi D Loft* (288 sq. ft.) $5,413
Yobi E (135 sq. ft.) $4,163

Amenities and Services

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Larger communal kitchen on each floor. Each resident is assigned a cabinet for pantry. Sophomore students are still required to have the Residential Meal Plan, at minimum, if they wish to live in Yobi.
  • Large, spacious lounge area and a smaller, separate game room with a TV
  • Outdoor patio area in the back of the building
  • On-site laundry facility
  • Games and recreational equipment checkout services through Xavier Hall's front desk
  • Vacuums and carts available at Xavier Hall's front desk
  • Room lockout assistance through Xavier Hall's front desk
  • Mail and package notifications through Xavier Hall
  • Lost and found services through Xavier Hall's front desk
  • Utilities included: electricity, heat, water, sewer, compost, recycling and trash

Contact Us

Yobi Apartments

1219 East Marion Street
Seattle, WA 98122

206-296-6320
housing@seattleu.edu

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