9 Cities Near Seattle to Buy or Rent in this Year
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1: Bellevue, WA Miles from Seattle: 10 Population: 146,000 Median home sale price: $1,450,000 Average 1-bed rent: $2,974 Walk Score: 41 Bike Score: 37 Transit Score: 42 Bellevue is a great place to live for those who want an upscale lifestyle and to be close to everything Seattle has to offer. Homes for sale in Bellevue, WA Apartments for rent in Bellevue, WA #2: Kirkland, WA Miles from Seattle: 11 Population: 91,000 Median home sale price: $1,000,000 Average 1-bed rent: $2,148 Walk Score: 51 Bike Score: 40 Transit Score: 48 Kirkland, just east of Seattle, is known for its waterfront parks, stunning views, and art galleries. Homes for sale in Kirkland, WA Apartments for rent in Kirkland, WA #3: Renton, WA Miles from Seattle: 12 Population: 102,000 Median home sale price: $670,000 Average 1-bed rent: $2,520 Walk Score: 40 Bike Score: 34 Transit Score: 35 Renton is one of the close cities near Seattle that will give you the feeling of a larger city without nearly as many people. Homes for sale in Renton, WA Apartments for rent in Renton, WA #4: Redmond, WA Miles from Seattle: 15 Population: 68,000 Median home sale price: $1,115,000 Average 1-bed rent: $2,403 Walk Score: 33 Bike Score: 39 Transit Score: 51 Redmond is the headquarters of Microsoft and Nintendo of America and is located east of Seattle. Homes for sale in Redmond, WA Apartments for rent in Redmond, WA #5: Kent, WA Miles from Seattle: 20 Population: 130,000 Median home sale price: $644,000 Average 1-bed rent: $1,711 Walk Score: 40 Bike Score: 35 Transit Score: 44 Kent is another one of the cool cities near Seattle that you may want to live in. Homes for sale in Kent, WA Apartments for rent in Kent, WA #6: Sammamish, WA Miles from Seattle: 21 Population: 65,500 Median home sale price: $1,520,000 Average 1-bed rent: $1,992 Walk Score: 13 Bike Score: 16 Transit Score: 28 Sammamish is one of the lakefront cities near Seattle that also has easy access to both Bellevue and downtown Seattle. Homes for sale in Everett, WA Apartments for rent in Everett, WA #9: Tacoma, WA Miles from Seattle: 31 Population: 216,000 Median home sale price: $495,000 Average 1-bed rent: $1,927 Walk Score: 54 Transit Score: 48 Tacoma is located about 31 miles southwest of Seattle and is a major port city in the state.