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Sammamish, WA

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Enjoy natural beauty and suburban delights near Seattle

Upscale Lakeside Suburban Family-Friendly Luxurious Picturesque Peaceful Lush Convenient

Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the state and the country, Sammamish is an upscale, picturesque suburb situated between Lake Sammamish and the Snoqualmie Valley. Sammamish residents enjoy abundant recreational opportunities, exceptional schools, and close proximity to major employers and amenities in Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle.

Hiking, biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, picnicking, camping, and golfing are among the many popular outdoor activities in and around Sammamish. The close-knit community in Sammamish comes together for a variety of year-round events, including the Sammamish Arts Fair, Car Show, Bollywood–Garba Dance, Rotary Nightmare at Beaver Lake, Very Merry Sammamish, and a seasonal farmers market. Numerous shopping plazas in town offer the community an array of retail delights as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Sammamish, WA is $1,791 for a studio, $2,337 for one bedroom, $3,011 for two bedrooms, and $3,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sammamish has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,337/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$4,160/month
2,210 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

21

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Samantha Smith Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

617 Students

9
out of 10

Rachel Carson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

527 Students

9
out of 10

Creekside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

634 Students

8
out of 10

Sunny Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

8
out of 10

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

495 Students

8
out of 10

Inglewood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,211 Students

9
out of 10

Pine Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

900 Students

8
out of 10

Eastlake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,349 Students

10
out of 10

Skyline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,170 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Sammamish State Park
  • Pickering Barn
  • Viewpoint Open Space
  • Viewpoint Neighborhood Park
  • Weowna Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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