Lake Forest Park

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Lake Forest Park, WA

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A park-like suburb on Lake Washington

Lakefront Scenic Peaceful Suburban Active Upscale Family-Friendly

Located just 13 miles north of Downtown Seattle, Lake Forest Park is a picturesque suburb nestled alongside the northern shores of Lake Washington. As the name implies, Lake Forest Park offers residents a park-like atmosphere dense with lush greenery and easy access to water-based recreation.

Lake Forest Park is predominantly residential, providing residents with a tranquil environment to come home to as well as a broad range of apartments available for rent. The community is also home to the Town Center at Lake Forest Park, an expansive retail destination brimming with shops and eateries. Commuting from Lake Forest Park is simple with convenience to major employers in nearby Kirkland, Redmond, and Downtown Seattle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Forest Park, WA is $1,324 for a studio, $1,666 for one bedroom, $2,290 for two bedrooms, and $3,077 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Forest Park has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,666/month
693 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Brookside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

339 Students

8
out of 10

Lake Forest Park Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

426 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.