Redmond Apartments For Rent

Overview of Redmond

In 2012, Redmond, Wash., was rated No. five on CNN Money's "Best Places to Live" list. Located between the Cascade Mountains and Seattle, Redmond enjoys a beautiful mix of natural and architectural beauty. Throughout the city's park areas - which cover more than 1000 acres - you will find 17 miles of bike paths and trails.

Redmond WA Apartments & Cost of Living

The rent for apartments in Redmond WA is pretty steep compared to other areas of the state. If you're searching for a one bedroom, expect to pay anywhere between $1200 and $1600 a month. The price varies depending on the amount of space and luxury you prefer, as well as location within the city of Redmond WA. However, considering the earning potential in this area is higher than the rest of the state, the cost of living in Redmond WA apartments sort of levels out.

Living in Redmond WA

You will enjoy spending time at the Redmond Performing Arts Center and VALA Art Center, where local artists' work is featured. Redmond WA apartments near Town Center are surrounded by a variety of entertainment venues. Over at Marymoor Park, enjoy the outdoors while catching a live concert performance.

Redmond's active community takes pride in their neighborhoods, so you may have a difficult time narrowing down your search for apartments in Redmond WA. Located on the east side of town, Bear Creek has a diverse mix of residential and retail properties. The neighborhood is named after the local salmon-bearing stream that flows through. In Downtown, parents will find a number of top-rated schools for their children to attend. The younger crowd will also appreciate this active neighborhood.

Apartments in Redmond WA Work & Study

Redmond WA apartments are ideal for professionals in the technology industry. In addition to being the hometown of Microsoft, some of the area's largest employers include Crane Electronics, Aerojet, Honeywell, Concur Technologies and Nintendo of America Inc. Other big area employers include coffee giant Starbucks and Boeing, one of the world's most well-known aviation companies, as well as Amazon.

To add to Redmond's top industry, DigiPen Institute of Technology is located in the northwest part of town. The college provides programs for those interested in video game programming, game design, animation and other related degrees. Students looking to find off-campus living options will find many apartments for rent in Redmond that are a short distance from classes.

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