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26900 242nd Ave,
Maple Valley, WA 98038
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Maple Valley
Maple Valley, WA Area Guide
Washington's beauty in the valley
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At the heart of Maple Valley, Lake Wilderness sets the tone for the entire neighborhood -- one of rugged, natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Along the northwest side of the lake, Lake Wilderness Park includes three wetlands, a variety of wildlife, fishing areas, a playground, picnic areas, walking paths, a beach for swimming, and a boat launch. The wooded, winding roads throughout Maple Valley lead past a variety of cozy neighborhoods. This peaceful community is repeatedly named one of Washington's safest cities. It has also been crowned one of the "best towns for families," one of the "best places to raise kids," and one of America's hottest suburbs.
Maple Valley is situated about 25 miles northeast of Tacoma and about 26 miles southeast of Seattle, making Maple Valley an ideal location for commuters. For those who enjoy hiking, it is surrounded by parks: Rock Creek Natural Area, Danville-Georgetown Open Space, Henry's Ridge Natural Area, Black Diamond Natural Area, Lake Sawyer Regional Park, and Cedar Creek Park. A variety of shops, restaurants, and grocery stores are located throughout the city, especially along Maple Valley Black Diamond Road.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Maple Valley, WA is $2,042 for a studio, $2,023 for one bedroom, $2,371 for two bedrooms, and $2,717 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maple Valley has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,023/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$3,372/month
2,201 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Maple Valley, WA is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
39
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
18
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
40
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Shadow Lake Bog
- Enatai Beach Park
- Flaming Geyser State Park
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma 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.