apartment recs-Everett?

KailaF10

So it looks like we may not be getting a house, but still have to do some refiguring.  We were looking at evergreen way...Park Ridge is $745 a month (incl water, sewer, garbage)  and so far that is the cheapest we have found... Anyone know what they are like or have another recommendation???

 

TIA 

 

ETA: We already live on Casino.  DH's car was broken into 7 days after we moved in.  His car was empty, who the heck breaks into an empty car.  Then one night someone side swiped the back side of his car.  I also hate getting stared at like a minority.

dawnies79

I don't have any recs (sorry), but I would definitely be careful where you rent in that area. I'm familiar with South Everett (DH grew up there, and we live close to it now in Mukilteo), and although not all of it is terrible there are definitely some shady apartment complexes. Just check them out thoroughly and pay close attention to the surroundings when you do a site visit. $745 is actually very cheap (depending on how many bedrooms, baths, etc) so you may not find cheaper. My comments aren't meant to scare you, but if I remember right you are newer to the area? Just wanted you to be aware South Everett is not always the greatest as far as apartments complexes are concerned.

shawnana

I used to live in Everett, but I don't know of those apartments.  Honestly, I'd stay away from anything on Evergreen Way for the most part.  It's a busy road, and not really the best place for a family. 

A quick google search turned up these reviews, which don't look so great. 

There are nice areas in Everett, but there's a lot of yucky crime ridden areas as well.   

dawnies79

shawnana:

I used to live in Everett, but I don't know of those apartments.  Honestly, I'd stay away from anything on Evergreen Way for the most part.  It's a busy road, and not really the best place for a family. 

A quick google search turned up these reviews, which don't look so great. 

There are nice areas in Everett, but there's a lot of yucky crime ridden areas as well.   

This exactly! (We must have posted about the same time)

clineak

We live in Everett now, but are moving in the next couple of weeks. We live in a small complex of townhomes (there are 12 total) that is very quiet. The townhouse itself is awesome--very spacious with HUGE bedrooms! The landlord is awesome--very friendly and super helpful/attentive. Rent is $900/month, and includes w/s/g plus a storage unit. We've really loved it here and would recommend it. Feel free to send me a message if you're interested!

IkesHawaiian06

I second whoever said not to move somewhere off Evergreen. South Everett isn't much better, but we lived in this complex https://www.forrent.com/apartment-community-profile/1008023.php and liked it. The manager wasn't my favorite person, but she liked DH so she was nice to us :-) They are off 112th street by the back entrance of Costco. The apartments were fairly inexpensive and we had a great amount of space (2 bed/ 2 bath 1006 sq. ft) and we had an outside deck/porch with an outdoor storage closet that locked. It's close to Silver Lake, Safeway, Costco, and the express lane/carpool on and off ramps to I-5 (I can't remember what they're called).

I'd steer clear of any apartment on 112th between I-5 and Hwy 99 and avoid anything off 4th or 7th in South Everett. Good luck!

Asquared

stay far far away from Casino road!!

I'd check out the east side of Silver Lake...

LauraLynneC

I'll chime in to repeat what most people have already said - Casino road is Sketchy.  Really really sketchy.  As are most complexes on Evergreen way. 

There are 'good' pockets in Everett (we live in a residential area that's decent - but we're bordered on 2 sides by less nicer neighborhoods).