Woods Creek, WA

30 Apartments for Rent

Do you consider yourself a "flower child?" Then you might be right at home in Woods Creek, Washington, where GN Greenhouses once grew flowers for passengers along the railroad line passing through Monroe, WA, of which Woods Creek is a part.

Forty minutes from Seattle, you'll find the lovely, rural community of Woods Creek, WA, a part of greater Monroe, WA. With an area of 12.5 square miles dotted with lakes and green space, Woods Creek is a census designated spot in Snohomish County with a population of 5,589 as of the 2010 census.

Moving to Woods Creek

If you're looking for townhouses for rent, or apartments for rent in Woods Creek, you'll need to look carefully because many properties are occupied by owners. Along with checking online resources and local newspapers such as the "Monroe Monitor" or the "Sky Valley Chronicle," you should drive the streets of this green and grassy community and talk to area residents to find apts for rent.

When to Look and What You Need

You can look for a home here anytime of year. This part of Washington experiences four seasons, but they are mild. Winters are rainy, not snowy. Bring an umbrella and raincoat instead of snow boots and mittens. For your landlord to be, make sure you have a credit report in decent shape, your ID, and access to information or documents he or she may require, such as your W2s and bank statements.

Neighborhoods in Woods Creek

Woods Creek is itself a rural neighborhood that is located just west of the downtown area of Monroe, Washington. Monroe's old-fashioned Main Street is just a few minutes away from this attractive area made up primarily of single-family homes and mobile homes, with a few premier apartments also available. Most residences were built between 1970 and the present. Woods Lake and the larger Lake Chaplain are located here, as if a branch of the eponymous Woods Creek itself. Bird watchers, fishers, and boaters will love living here, and many residents love the large amount of green space between properties.

Living in Woods Creek

Small lakes and lovely green space predominate here in the lush Skykomish River Valley, while just a few minutes away you'll find the larger Lake Roesiger and Lake Roesiger Park. With Seattle under an hour way, you can be high atop the Space Needle or watching salmon skip over the Ballard Locks in no time. And Woods Creek is just a few minutes away from the heart of Monroe, named for the nation's 5th president.

The Evergreen State Fairgrounds and the Evergreen Speedway are both located in the area. The Speedway is often dubbed the "Super Speedway of the West." An historic NASCAR track, it hosted lap events before California and Nevada and today houses the NASCAR Whelan All American Series, the K&N Pro Series West, and the Formula Drift. Meanwhile, at the Fairgrounds you'll find events all year long to entertain you. From the Spring Recreation & Sportsmen Expo to the Ursulmas Medieval Festival and the WA Prospector's Gold & Mineral Show, there's always some event going on here. Bull riding, horse shoes, indoor motor sports, and quilting events - come on, at least one of these options must be your thing.

Just an hour away you'll find resort skiing at Stevens Pass, which has 38 major runs open for downhill skiers from November through April and includes exciting night skiing. Come summer, you can take your mountain bike and hit the Downhill Mountain Bike Park, or just check out the scenic walking trail from mountain top to the base area.

Monroe itself is home to many locally-owned attractions and businesses, from restaurants to boutique shops and - very snaky - a reptile zoo.

Check out the Jim Greene's Automobile Museum and Speed Shop, or stop in for wine tasting near Lake Tye. Didn't know Washington State had vineyards? You're remiss in your grapes.

With a garden club, community sports, and local music concerts, the entire Monroe area offers activities for the whole family. Don't feel like making dinner tonight? No worries. Whether you're looking for salmon and steak at the aptly named Sockeye Restaurant and Bar or the locally-sourced produce and micro-brewery tastes at Adam's NW Bistro and Brewery, there are many choices available for a meal out.