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1-3 Beds
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Garden Square
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1BR/1BA
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1BR/1BA
Garden Square
8616 Hipkins Rd SW,
Lakewood,
WA
98498
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- Fireplace
- Balcony
About Garden Square
Flanked with greenery, Garden Square Apartments make you feel welcome in this quiet community in Lakewood. Garden Square Apartments bring comfort and convenience in spacious one-bedroom, one-bath apartments. Bundled with amenities, the open dining room, separate living room, breakfast bar, and built-in fireplace, warm you into boutique living with affordability. Select apartments extend your outdoor living in enclosed private lanias. Well-lit interiors, 2nd story vaulted ceilings, plush carpeting, and plank flooring elevate the style. With Pierce College, Clover Park Technical College, Joint-Base Lewis McChord, and Fort Steilacoom close by, you study, work, and play within reach– a 15-minute drive. Stress-free, you can load up your shopping totes at Fred Meyer, Walgreens, and Walmart; explore nearby dining and entertainment, ranging from Dutch Bros. Coffee, Starbucks, and Oaktree Food, Drink & Karaoke to Lakewood Towne Center, AMC Cinemas, Fort Steilacoom Park, and Chambers Bay Park. Whether you jump on the local bus route or park onsite, you can easily access Interstate 5 and Highway 512 to venture beyond our corners at 8th Ave SW/Steilacoom Blvd and Bridgeport Way—the good life blossoms here at Garden Square Apartments.
Garden Square is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98498 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Clover Park School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Recycling
- Laundry Service
- Walk-Up
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dining Room
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Balcony
8616 Hipkins Rd SW,
Lakewood,
WA
98498
Central Lakes is the park-like area west of Downtown Lakewood. True to its name, Central Lakes encompasses Lake Louise, Waughop Lake, Steilacoom Lake, and borders American Lake to the south. The scenic area is mostly residential with a variety of moderately priced apartments situated along the borders of town. Hiking, boating, fishing, and exploring the lakes are popular pastimes among residents, but additional family-friendly fun is provided at places like Historic Fort Steilacoom, Lakewood Gardens, and the Pierce College Science Dome, located on the Pierce College Fort Steilacoom campus. Central Lakes is only a few miles east of the Carr Inlet, which provides more opportunities to enjoy water sports, hiking, and scenic views. Apart from the lush outdoors, big-city amenities are available by traveling 10 miles north to Tacoma or 40 miles north to Seattle.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Central Lakes | Lakewood, WA | |
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| Studio | - | $1,095 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,319 | $1,284 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,669 | $1,607 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,211 | $2,241 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.6 mi |
Garden Square is within 5 minutes or 2.0 miles from Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. It is also near Clover Park Technical College and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,286 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
946 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
553 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Lakewood include St Joseph, located 8.6 miles from Garden Square. Garden Square is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 29.7 miles or 46 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 14 min | 8.7 mi |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.0 mi |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 41 min | 23.2 mi |
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Drive: | 54 min | 40.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 46 min | 29.7 mi |
Walkability Near Garden Square
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Garden Square.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Garden Square has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Fort Steilacoom Park
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Seeley Lake Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
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Lakewold Gardens
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
Garden Square has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Fort Steilacoom Park, Seeley Lake Park, and Lakewold Gardens.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.9 mi |
Garden Square has 3 hospitals within 8.9 miles, the nearest is St. Clare Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 6.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 11.7 mi |
Garden Square has 3 military bases within 11.7 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 5.6 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
8616 Hipkins Rd SW
Lakewood, WA 98498