Fircrest, WA 202 Apartments for Rent

Fircrest lies within driving distance of Mount Rainier volcano, which at 14,411 ft. is the highest peak in the state.

The city, with its population of around 6,500, is only an 11-minute drive from the county seat, Tacoma, and you can reach Seattle in 40 minutes by car. For all practical purposes, Fircrest is a neighborhood of Tacoma. Its location benefits residents who can easily commute to the bigger cities for work and head back home to the quieter charms of Fircrest. State Route 16 skirts this city's northeast edge before entering the Kitsap County via the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Moving to Fircrest

The rental landscape

While the percentage of houses rented in Fircrest is on par with the national average, the number of vacant homes is less than half for America as a whole. This tells you that city apartments, whether for sale or for rent, get snapped up fast. If you're planning to move here, you'd better bring your A-game to the house hunting competition. Spring is easily the best time of the year to check out the rental homes market here. Rain and snow during the fall and winter months make travel uncomfortable and are also not very conducive to open houses.

Make a smooth move

Pay attention to the small things. For example, if you're going to arrive in Fircrest via Seattle, you need to know that traffic on the I-90/I-5 interchange can test a person's patience. Similarly, if you choose to rent an apartment instead of a house, you may be able to enjoy amenities such as parking, gym, and garden within the apartment complex premises. You can even choose to move into a furnished apartment for rent. Fircrest enjoys temperate weather all year round and, except for the few dog days in July, you can manage fine without an air-conditioner. The city has a higher percentage of work-at-home enthusiasts than the national average. If that's your calling, then remember to check out the city's ordinances with respect to running a home office in rented premises. Fircrest caps the number of pets per household at eight, of which only four may be dogs. Keep pet roosters, if you must, but ensure that they do not violate the noise ordinance. Be ready with the relevant documents that you will be required to furnish at the time of signing the lease. These include proof of employment, present address, driver's license, recent tax returns, bank details, and maybe even a reference or two.

Neighborhoods

The small community of Fircrest is made up of one single neighborhood, which takes some of the legwork out of looking up rental homes in Fircrest. While rents in Fircrest are assuredly lower than what you'd pay in Seattle, the city isn't exactly the most inexpensive place to call home in the state of Washington. The city's location and availability of amenities for quality living have kept the demand for real estate growing steadily. Properties that you can rent here include single family homes, rental apartments, townhouses, and condos. Fircrest has a walk score of 65, which means that with a little research you should be able to find a home that is close to amenities you desire. The junction of South Mildred St and South 19th Streets is the site of many businesses, such as DQ Grill and Chill Restaurant, Sprinkle Boutique, Phuong-Quynh Nguyen Pharmacy, Charley's eatery, Taco Time, First Citizens Bank, and others. Regents Boulevard is another location that should be on your list of places to check out. Schools within easy access from Regents Blvd include Wainwright Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School, and Montessori in Motion.

Apartment Complexes in Fircrest

Check out Fircrest Regent apartments for one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. This complex is at Regents Blvd and offers the advantage of convenient location. The Fircrest Golf Course and Highway 16 are close by.

Living in Fircrest

Fircrest allows its residents to live in close communion with nature and within easy reach of the major centers of employment in the area. Pierce Transit provides a regular bus service connecting the city with other parts of Pierce County. For 73 percent of the city's population, a one-way commute to work takes less than thirty minutes, which means less road rage. The city's municipality ensures an annual calendar with myriad activities to choose from. The Fircrest Picnic and Rod Run, held every year in July, bring together auto enthusiasts and lovers of special interest vehicles. The Fircrest Community Garage Sale held in June at the Roy H Murphy Community Center turns the venue into a lively flea market, where locals gather to buy, barter, exchange banter, and have a good time. At ten acres, Whittier Park is the largest park in the city. Fircrest Park offers two softball fields, picnic tables, and space to walk your dogs. The scenic city of Lakewood with its many lakes and open spaces is a short 11-minute car ride away. Tacoma is the perfect getaway for soaking in some culture through the Tacoma Film Festival and enjoying theatrical performances at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. If you're in the mood to catch a Seattle Seahawks game or sample some gourmet cuisine, then the "Jet City" isn't very far either.