Renton, Washington

Peek directly outside of Seattle and spot the charming suburb of Renton, Washington. With only 83 thousand citizens, Renton is not a congested city. If finding the right apartment in Seattle has not proven fruitful, seek out a new apartment home in Renton, WA. Renton apartment dwellers are privileged to gorgeous parks, a beachfront and an aquatic center among many other features. With the southeast shore of Lake Washington rubbing the sides of the city, Renton, WA holds all the lush green charm and beauty that only this part of the country can offer.

For Renton to be a plush calm suburb, it has been eventful in the major 1986 Supreme Court ruling. In the case the City of Renton vs. Playtime Theatres, Inc. the Supreme Court sided with the Renton mandating adult theaters be at least 1,000 miles away from residential areas, churches, schools and parks. Renton is also the resting place for the legendary rocker, Jimi Hendricks. Quite an interesting place for your next apartment, don't you think?

Timber processing and coal mining once was the primary employer of the Renton community until World War II. Boeing was manufacturing the bomber jets used by the US Military in the world war. Boeing set up a plant in Renton, WA specifically for manufacturing the four-engine bomber called the B-29 Superfortress. Even though Boeing continues to serve the Renton community as its largest employer, the heavy-duty truck manufacturer, Paccar, Inc. employs a great many in the area as well. These are just a few places a new Renton apartment renter can seek stable employment.

Renton, WA is a place you can always find something fun to do! Renton apartment renters with a passion for the water can participate in lap swimming, water aerobics, water walking or learn the art of swimming by signing up for lessons at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Have a night on the town by attending a dance performance at the Evergreen City Ballet. Relax on the lakefront beach at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park with its various amenities. With museums, a vibrant state park and an overloaded event calendar, Renton has little to desire in the activity category. Renton apartment dwellers are sure to stay out of the bored zone.