North Bend, WA 26 Apartments for Rent

North Bend achieved a healthy level of fame thanks to David Lynch's Twin Peaks television series. The show also immortalized Twede's Caf̩ at 137 West North Bend Way, where you can still enjoy the homemade cherry pie and a "damn fine cup o' coffee" to boot!

The city of North Bend, which is located in King County, Washington, lies 30 miles east of Seattle. However, North Bend dances to its own beat and enjoys its personal brand of the arts, culture, and internal vibrancy. Yes, it's true that it could prove costly to live here, given that the prices in general are higher than the rest of the county. But for those who are looking for rental homes in North Bend, that extra cost is more than worth it! Other than merely serving as a bedroom community to Seattle and Bellevue, North Bend relies more and more on its tourist trade, which is centered around the growing number of factory outlet shops. Nintendo North Bend also provides employment for many individuals who choose to reside in this little community of around 5,500 people.

Moving to North Bend

With its proximity to Seattle, you'll be looking to pay a pretty penny for places to rent in North Bend. However, in return, you'll be assured of beautiful surroundings and tranquillity aplenty.

The Best Time to Look

Hoping to find an apartment in North Bend? You'll be wondering when it's the best time to check the place out. It matters not, and you are at liberty to choose your own timing. As long as you give yourself around two to three weeks to conduct your business, there's little doubt you'll be in good stead to cross the threshold of your new abode shortly thereafter.

Neighborhoods in North Bend

Other than in North Bend's immediate downtown, the city is all about the rural lifestyle, whereby, irrespective of which direction you look, you'll be greeted with the sight of rolling hills and the most thoroughly pleasing of vistas. This truly is all about country living at its finest!

East Park Street: You don't get much better than East Park St in terms of the number of local amenities within close proximity. With a more than healthy walk score of 91 out of 100, East Park St offers easy access to three schools (all within a mile), four grocery stores -- including two Safeway stores, a QFC, and Ken's Gas and Grocery -- two banks, two gas stations, and twenty restaurants. If you're looking for 1 bedroom apartments that grant the same highlights to be found in the downtown area, you just nailed it!

486th Avenue SE: Affording beautiful views over Middle Fork River, if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, 486th Ave SE is the perfect location to find apartment complexes in North Bend.

SW 12th Street: With six schools within a two mile radius and easy access to two gas stations, a Chase bank, two grocery stores, and ten restaurants -- including the Yum Yang Chinese and I Luv Teriyaki -- and also offering beautiful views over Mount Si, SW 12th St is in many ways the perfect location!

Living in North Bend

The Interstate 90 freeway connects North Bend to Seattle in the north east, while King County Metro Transit provide a frequent bus service on routes MT 215 to downtown Seattle, and MT 208 and 209 to Issaquah, also to the northeast of North Bend. The city offers a relatively modest trail system. The Snoqualmie Valley Regional Trail, which is 31.5 miles long, journeys through North Bend to Rattlesnake Lake. There's also an extensive trail network in the downtown area of North Bend, which is ideal for those who prefer to traverse the city either by bike or on foot.

The Rattlesnake Mountain Trail just off Interstate 90 in North Bend affords an easy to moderate trail for hiking or cycling, whereby you'll be treated to plenty of beautifully scenic views on the way. Olallie State Park over at SE Homestead Valley Rd makes for an excellent location to see some waterfalls and experience the joys of wandering through a temperate forest in all its regalia. Once you've built up your appetite, pop over to North Bend Bar and Grill Restaurant, where you'll be treated to sumptuous portions of American food. Either that, or check out Frankie's Pizza place for a pizza of the very finest quality. And if pizza doesn't quite hit the mark, why not try Taco Time at SE Mt Si Blvd, where the staff will quickly rumble up some Mexican tacos in a big-style fashion.