Burlington, WA

10 Apartments for Rent

It's all about the shopping in Burlington, Washington. With two major malls and over 800 businesses that attract buyers from throughout the region, it's a shopper's haven.

But man (or woman) does not live by retail alone. So residents also enjoy the outdoor opportunities of surrounding Skagit County, including the Skagit River, which forms the city's southeastern and southern borders.

Moving to Burlington

Many of the the rental apartments in Burlington are near Interstate 5, the major freeway that takes drivers north to Bellingham and eventually to Vancouver, Canada, and south to Everett and Seattle.

Look for apartments near State Route 20, which travels east-west. You can choose from one- to three-bedroom apartments with up to two baths and range in size. Sometimes you can find units with extra amenities, like a carport, clubhouse, fitness center and spa. Most places to rent also accept pets if they're under 40 pounds and meet breed restrictions. An outdoor pool, unusual for the drizzly weather, crowns this community's recreational activities.

Washington State can have some pretty icy winters, so a lot of people prefer to look for a rental apt in the summertime. This means you'll have a little more competition, but you won't be stuck running around in heaps of snow!

Neighborhoods

You'll have a totally different experience of the city depending on where you plan to live! Here's a little more info about the different parts of town:

Cascade Mall: Living near the mall means you'll never have to go far for clothes shopping or home goods! You'll also have access to some great restaurants, like Carino's Italian. You'll be near I-5, which is convenient to get in and out of town. There are mostly single-family homes here with some small apartment complexes.

North Burlington: This part of town is much more rural with fewer houses in the area. There aren't too many rentals here but there are some great eateries, like the Blueberry Caf and the Train Wreck Bar & Grill.

Skagit River: Homes by the river are pretty coveted, so allow yourself extra time (and money!) if you want to score one of these. You'll have a beautiful view, though, and can take advantage of the fun fishing and boating here!

Living in Burlington

During the frequent rainy weathers, you can confine your buying expeditions indoors at the Cascade Mall, a traditional indoor shopping center with over 50 stores and eateries anchored by Sears, Macy's and J.C. Penney. When the sun is out, you want to experience the fresh air by going to The Outlet Shoppes at Burlington. All the retailers here have entrances that face outside. You can find bargains in clothing, footwear, housewares and specialty items at over 60 stores.

Begin your communion with all things natural at the Skagit River, where you can lounge on the shoreline or paddle a boat in the hopes of catching one of the 400 eagles that winter here. If you don't spy anything more than ordinary birds, you can always fish for up to five species of salmon. Further afield, try traveling through Chuckanut Drive, which takes you past scenic vistas of waterways and farmlands. If you want to stay among the foliage, try hiking or camping at Deception Pass State Park. You'll encounter old-growth forests, dramatic cliffs, and two metal bridges constructed in the 1930s.

Given the agricultural nature of Skagit County, it's no stunner that many of the city's big events are related to plants and farming. In April, over a million visitors descend on the area to admire over 300 acres of colorful blooms. In June, you can enjoy parades, music, stage shows, and the "World's Largest Shortcake" to honor the strawberry. An unusual take on fall pumpkin festivities is the Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Pitch in September. Machines recalling medieval catapults hurl the orange fruit through the air, while zucchini races and pumpkin painting occupy attendees down on earth. December sees the Arrival of Santa and the lighting of the Christmas Tree at Alpha Park.