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Issaquah, WA

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A Seattle suburb with the feel of a resort town.

Outdoors Shopping Scenic Commuter Convenient Mountains Nature

Whether you work in the nearby urban centers or just want to pop into the city every once in a while, Issaquah’s position along I-90 puts it just 30 minutes from downtown Seattle. Folks renting in Issaquah enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, including gorgeous views of the Cascade Mountains, right in their own backyard.

Several large wildlife areas are easily accessible from Issaquah, particularly Tiger Mountain State Forest to the southeast and Cougar Mountain to the west. The Cougar Mountain Zoo is a popular attraction, home of the only Bengal tigers in the state of Washington.

In town, the famous Gilman Village district is home to many independent shops and restaurants, and is well known around the Puget Sound area. Salmon plays an important role in the local culture, and the annual Salmon Days festival draws hundreds of thousands of people every October.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Issaquah, WA is $2,038 for a studio, $2,186 for one bedroom, $2,697 for two bedrooms, and $3,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Issaquah has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,186/month
764 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,499/month
935 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

27

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

9
out of 10

Grand Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

564 Students

9
out of 10

Endeavour Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

495 Students

9
out of 10

Challenger Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

8
out of 10

Issaquah Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

602 Students

7
out of 10

Beaver Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

9
out of 10

Pacific Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

683 Students

8
out of 10

Issaquah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

775 Students

6
out of 10

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

103 Students

Rating Unavailable

Issaquah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,412 Students

9
out of 10

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

103 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
  • Pickering Barn
  • Lake Sammamish State Park
  • Cougar Mountain Zoo
  • Lewis Creek Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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