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Issaquah, WA Area Guide

A Seattle suburb with the feel of a resort town

Outdoors Shopping Scenic Commuter Convenient Mountains Nature

Surrounded by the Issaquah Alps, this community of 40,051 residents combines outdoor recreation with downtown amenities. The trail systems of Cougar, Squak, and Tiger Mountains attract hikers and nature enthusiasts, while downtown Issaquah preserves its character with Gilman Village shops and performances at the Village Theatre. The annual Salmon Days Festival brings the community together each fall.

Local landmarks include the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, which educates visitors about Pacific Northwest salmon during spawning season. The Issaquah School District serves the area, and Swedish Medical Center provides healthcare services in the Issaquah Highlands. Notable neighborhoods include the walkable Issaquah Highlands, Montreux, and Talus, each offering mountain views. Located 15 miles east-southeast of Seattle along Interstate 90, Issaquah provides easy access to metropolitan areas while maintaining its connection to nature. The presence of Costco's global headquarters since 1996 adds to the area's employment opportunities.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Issaquah, WA is $1,955 for a studio, $2,218 for one bedroom, $2,756 for two bedrooms, and $3,305 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Issaquah has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,218/month
767 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Issaquah, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

49 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

27 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Endeavour Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Discovery Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Grand Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Issaquah Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Clark Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Beaver Lake Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Issaquah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

Issaquah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Issaquah Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
  • Pickering Barn
  • Lake Sammamish State Park
  • Cougar Mountain Zoo
  • Lewis Creek Park

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.