Can you tell me about Smokey Point, Monroe, Woodinville, or Mill Creek? (Seattle: for rent)

[debfromtx]

A friend suggested that I look into renting a home in these areas, so I thought I would try to learn about these areas first from people who live there. What can you tell me about these places?

I'm interested in quality of schools, trails, parks and playgrounds, basic shopping and inexpensive places to eat that are close by, not feeling isolated, and being able to rent a 3 or 4 bedroom home for $2000 or less a month.

Thanks

[NW Crow]

Given the other places you have been asking about, I'd probably focus on Woodinville and Mill Creek and not the other two. Woodinville might bit a less expensive than Issaquah but could be tight on availability. Mill Creek will probably be as expensive as Issaquah. Bothell and Kenmore might be other places to look. Mountlake Terrace should be considerably cheaper than these others and should have a good deal available. For more detail on these places, I'd use the search tools.

[CarlB328]

Mill Creek is Less "isolated" than the others maybe, since it's right off the freeway, next two other cities (Lynwood and Bothel) and not too far from Seattle.

[Hemlock140]

Of those Woodinville is the nicest, and has the best schools. It's not too isolated and does have a few restaurants but is close to Kirkland with more plus some night life. You will not find a lot of homes for rent, very few in that price range but it is possible. Mill Creek would be second and the others I would say don't meet your needs as stated.