Wandering Creek

12910 SE 240th St, Kent, WA 98031

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  • Bedrooms

    2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    2 ba

  • Square Feet

    853 sq ft

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We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature in a welcoming haven from city life at Wandering Creek apartment homes in Kent, WA. Our apartments for rent offer open concept layouts with thoughtful finishes that provide unparalleled comfort and convenience. Choose from a wide range of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, including townhome-style residences, and find the flexibility to create your perfect home. Our apartment homes have been designed with your needs in mind. Each residence includes a fireplace, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony or patio. Our spacious layouts create an inviting ambiance while each fully equipped kitchen sets the stage for evenings entertaining friends and neighbors over a home-made meal. Around our pet-friendly community, you will never be short of things to do. Relax by the swimming pool or in the spa or play a pick-up game on our basketball court. Our community includes a playground as well as endless landscapes where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll or picnic. Our location is close to a variety of entertainment options including shopping, dining, and relaxation. We are minutes from I-405, WA-167, and WA-18, with proximity to the Seattle-Tacoma International airport, and close to the Kent Station light rail for zipping in and out of Seattle. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website. * This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports.

Highlights

  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Patio

About Wandering Creek

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. Escape to nature in a welcoming haven from city life at Wandering Creek apartment homes in Kent, WA. Our apartments for rent offer open concept layouts with thoughtful finishes that provide unparalleled comfort and convenience. Choose from a wide range of one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, including townhome-style residences, and find the flexibility to create your perfect home. Our apartment homes have been designed with your needs in mind. Each residence includes a fireplace, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a private balcony or patio. Our spacious layouts create an inviting ambiance while each fully equipped kitchen sets the stage for evenings entertaining friends and neighbors over a home-made meal. Around our pet-friendly community, you will never be short of things to do. Relax by the swimming pool or in the spa or play a pick-up game on our basketball court. Our community includes a playground as well as endless landscapes where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll or picnic. Our location is close to a variety of entertainment options including shopping, dining, and relaxation. We are minutes from I-405, WA-167, and WA-18, with proximity to the Seattle-Tacoma International airport, and close to the Kent Station light rail for zipping in and out of Seattle. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website. * This community does not accept reusable (portable) tenant screening reports.

Wandering Creek is an apartment community located in King County and the 98031 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kent attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Night Patrol
  • Online resident portal
  • Pet friendly
  • Airbnb-friendly community
  • Gardens and walking paths
  • Parking

Community Amenities

Pool

Playground

Basketball Court

Maintenance on site

  • Maintenance on site
  • Walk-Up
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Fireplace
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Linen Closet
  • Balcony
  • Patio
City - Kent

Located in the Seattle metropolitan area, Kent combines suburban living with easy city access. Set in the Green River Valley, the city offers outdoor recreation at Riverbend Golf Complex and maintains 55 public parks. Once known as the "Lettuce Capital of the World," Kent has evolved into a modern city that preserves its natural surroundings. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,667 per month with a 0.2% increase year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $1,962.

Kent Station serves as a central shopping and entertainment destination for residents. The city maintains strong ties to the aerospace industry, with Boeing and Blue Origin facilities nearby. Housing options include apartments throughout the Valley and residential areas in the East and West Hills, including the East Hill-Meridian neighborhood. The accesso ShoWare Center brings entertainment to the area as the home arena for Seattle Thunderbirds hockey.

Learn more about living in Kent 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drive: 14 min 5.9 mi
Drive: 19 min 8.5 mi
Drive: 23 min 10.6 mi
Drive: 31 min 18.1 mi
Wandering Creek is within 14 minutes or 5.9 miles from Green River Community College. It is also near Highline Community College and Renton Technical College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-6
558 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 7-8
560 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,733 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-4
111 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-10
120 Students
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Kent include Angle Lake Station, located 10.0 miles from Wandering Creek. Wandering Creek is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 14.6 miles or 27 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Drive: 20 min 10.0 mi
Drive: 23 min 11.3 mi
Drive: 22 min 13.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Drive: 20 min 8.7 mi
Drive: 18 min 9.8 mi
Drive: 30 min 18.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 27 min 14.6 mi
Somewhat Walkable
54
Walk Score®
Out of 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
28
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
35
Bike Score®
Out of 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.
Active
77
Soundscore
Out of 100

Traffic:

Active

Airport:

Calm

Businesses:

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Wandering Creek.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Wandering Creek has 3 shopping centers within 2.0 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Shadow Lake Bog
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
Enatai Beach Park
Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Auburndale Park
Drive: 16 min 6.9 mi
Riverview Park
Drive: 16 min 7.6 mi
Lake Wilderness Arboretum
Drive: 18 min 7.8 mi
Wandering Creek has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Shadow Lake Bog, Enatai Beach Park, and Auburndale Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Drive: 14 min 7.0 mi
Drive: 18 min 9.6 mi
Wandering Creek has 3 hospitals within 9.6 miles, the nearest is Multicare Covington Medical Center which is 5.2 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 54 min 29.6 mi
Drive: 48 min 31.0 mi
Wandering Creek is 29.6 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including McChord Air Force Base.

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