Information about Kirkland, Washington

Great Kirkland Apartments for Rent

If you enjoy waterfront activities, festivals, wine, art and fresh produce, youÕll love renting an apartment in Kirkland, Washington.

If you want to be in the thick of the action with a view, look for apartments in KirklandÕs downtown area along Lake Washington. Marina Park features sandy beaches, an outdoor amphitheater and of course, a marina. Walk along lakeside paths, browse downtown art galleries and stop for some fresh seafood at one of the many local waterfront restaurants. Enjoy spectacular views of sunsets over Lake Washington, the Olympic Mountains and the Seattle skyline.

Stock the refrigerator in your new Kirkland apartment with local, farm-fresh produce from the Kirkland Wednesday Market in downtownÕs Marina Park. In the summer, the park is host to Kirkland Uncorked Ð a three-day event featuring WashingtonÕs best wines, gourmet foods, art and jazz music. You can listen to more live music in the summer during the Music in the Park concert series. In an apartment in KirklandÕs downtown area, youÕll also be within a short walk to a variety of shopping and nightlife. In the winter, youÕll be near the start of the Holiday Christmas Ship Tour and Parade.

If you choose an apartment on the south side of Kirkland, youÕll be near the incredibly scenic Yarrow Bay Wetlands. You can canoe or kayak to this 66-acre wildlife preserve and see a variety of wildlife, beautiful sunsets and mansions on Lake Washington. If youÕre a history buff, youÕll enjoy Juanita Bay Park, which is an even larger wildlife preserve at 144 acres that includes trails, historical markers and of course, wildlife.

Keep in mind that weÕve only covered some of the many activities in Kirkland alone. For bigger city attractions, Seattle is only about 13 miles southeast of Kirkland. Travel approximately 60 miles east to Cascade Mountain for skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. Or, drive to Mount Rainier for a weekend camping getaway, which will take you 3 hours or less, depending on traffic.

Search the best apartments in Kirkland today on ApartmentGuide.com and youÕll soon fall in love with your new home and your new hometown.