Everett Apartments and Rentals

Located about 25 miles north of Seattle, Everett is a modern city that hasn't forgotten its Americana heritage. Founded in 1890, Everett is the home of the largest public marina on the west coast, and provides incredible parks, gardens and waterfront landscapes to the residents of the city. Everett is also home to The Boeing Company, whose local commercial jetliner assembly plant is among the largest in the world. With a robust public transportation system, a vibrant cultural center and a historic backdrop, Everett is a city which captures the best of the old and the new, and offers a wide range of rentals for apartment and home seekers - both those who're new to town, and those who've already become a part of this flourishing metropolis.

With a population of over 103,000, Everett is the sixth-largest city in the state. Recipient of the All-America City Award in 2002, Everett is home to an international port that affords its residents a vast array of commerce, recreation and employment opportunities. After the territory was acquired part of the Treaty of Point Elliot in 1855, investors and homesteaders quickly saw an opportunity to create a dynamic industrial city, whose industries initially included sawmilling and ore mining, as both the port access and the addition of rail lines in 1893 helped to solidify Everett as a vital shipping and commerce portal in the Pacific Northwest during the early 20th century.

The Historic District contains many of the old colonial-style homes and showcases the beautiful architecture of the period, while the Waterfront District boasts the most modern naval station in the country, Naval Station Everett, where the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln calls her home. Meanwhile, the various parks, gardens and arboretums throughout Everett means that no matter how modern the city has become, the natural beauty of the area is never more than a few steps away from your Everett apartment or home.

Everett is teeming with educational opportunities, with no less than eight institutes of higher learning in the region. Western Washington University and University Center of North Puget Sound both offer traditional four-year curriculums, while schools like Everest College and ITT Technical Institute offer those in the workforce the opportunity to build upon their careers.

While Everett's early history was tied to mining and the lumber industry, now Everett is host to both Boeing and an advanced naval base, and as a result its current workforce is predominantly employed in technology, aerospace, and service-based industries. Opportunities for employment and education abound wherever your Everett apartment is.

With twenty established neighborhood associations, there are Everett apartments and home rentals to fit every budget. With a cost of living well under that of Seattle (119.6 vs 149.10, with a US average of 100), Everett is an attractive option for apartment and home renters hoping to find a great rental at an excellent price. With two bedroom apartments varying from approximately $700 to $1100 depending on location and amenities, finding a great rental in Everett is surprisingly easy.

There are sure to be many activities close to your Everett apartment. Local business owners, chefs and musicians abound in the city, and you can make a day out of discovering their artistry. Indulge in a burst of color and aromas at the Everett Farmers Market on the waterfront. Stunning flower arrangements, freshly prepared foods, local produce and local crafts abound in this popular market. Taste fine wines from just across the Cascades in the highly regarded Red Mountain wine area or enjoy the local beers of Scuttlebutt Brewing, located on the Port Gardner waterfront. Afterward, stroll through the Evergreen Arboretum in Legion Park - an intimate 2.5-acre sanctuary bursting with colorful native garden themes and outdoor art pieces by local artists.

And in Everett they make it easy to root for the home team. That's because Everett is also the home of two championship teams: The Everett Aquasox baseball team and the Washington Stealth lacrosse team. Of course, there's always Everett's Silvertips hockey or North Sound SeaWolves soccer if that's more your style.

From the free ferry service to the Jetty Island beaches in the summer to the rich mosaic of local artistry and music festivals, Everett is a city that can be both exciting and relaxing at the same time. Hike through miles of lush wooded tranquility in Forest Park, or take in a night at the symphony with the Everett Philharmonic Orchestra. Perhaps a rock show at a local bar or the free movie night at the Historic Everett Theater is more your speed? Whatever your cadence is, Everett is a city that can match it. Discover how Rent.com® can help you find the rental apartment or home that fits your needs in Everett, WA.