Issaquah Apartments and Rentals

Tucked between Cougar Mountain to the west, Squak Mountain to the south and Tiger Mountain to the east, the adventurous town is submerged in nature’s best. The city’s north end hugs Lake Sammamish, and Issaquah is only 17 miles away from Seattle. Issaquah apartments for rent are ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, because options are endless in this town. Residents and visitors can go hang gliding off Tiger Mountain or watch paragliders soar through the sky. The community is dedicated to local tradition, hometown values and preserving its surroundings.

Protected open space spans thousands of acres and some award winning neighborhoods feature Energy Star certified homes in the city. The quality of life in Issaquah is high, and the convenient location near Seattle makes it easy for residents to travel for work or entertainment.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Issaquah has surged since 1990 when the population was just above 8,400 residents. Today, more than 31,000 people reside in the city named one of the best towns by Outside Magazine in 2011.

Officially incorporated in April of 1892, Issaquah was once a small mining town considered Gilman. In the late 1890s, the mining industry of Issaquah began to dwindle as the deposits wore down. Just after one industry began to lose its steam, another moved in. Lumber companies moved into the town and started transporting lumber from Issaquah and other small nearby towns by the railroad system. Lumber was transported to large, growing communities such as Seattle. After the Great Depression ran its course through the nation and Issaquah, the prominent industries quieted down and the town remained this way for the coming years.

Major corporations like The Boeing Company, Microsoft and other technology companies moved their headquarters into Issaquah. By 1996, Costco moved its headquarters to the town from Kirkland, a neighboring city. These industries allowed major development and diverse population growth in Issaquah.

Costco’s move to Issaquah provides many jobs for residents of the area and is still considered the top employer. Other major employers are Microsoft, Boeing, Spacelabs Medical and the local school districts. Some other residents living in rentals in Issaquah commute to Seattle for employment.

There are several colleges within the general vicinity of Issaquah, including Northwest University, Trinity Lutheran College and Seattle University - Eastside Campus.

The high quality of amenities and stunning scenery in Issaquah directly affects the cost of living in the small town. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living is 50 points higher than the national average, and food is 10 points higher. However, because of the mild climate in the Pacific Northwest, the cost of utilities is 7 points lower than the national average.

According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, the average cost of apartments for rent in Issaquah is $1,331.

In Issaquah, residents and visitors alike can enjoy anything from hang gliding to visiting one of the most scenic zoos around. Life in Issaquah is centered around nature and animal life, especially salmon. For nearly a century, residents have enjoyed the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, and the town’s love of these fish is obvious in the annual Salmon Days Festival. More than 180,000 people gather at the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved festival filled with family-friendly fun. The festival includes a parade, arts and crafts, live music and of course - plenty of fish.

Even one of the historical monuments in Issaquah is natural. The Gingko Tree was planted in 1900 and saved by local high school students from being uprooted. The species of trees dates back 150 million years and beyond ornamental gardens, ginkgos are otherwise extinct in North America.

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