Homes for Rent in Third Avenue, Longview

Third Avenue in Longview, Washington, is a neighborhood located between downtown Longview and the Cowlitz River. Residents have convenient access to both downtown Longview and Kelso, each about a mile away, offering a variety of shops and restaurants. The neighborhood features a mix of homes, condos, businesses, government buildings, and an industrial sector. Housing includes early 20th-century ranch-style and Craftsman homes, typically around 1300 square feet, and more recently built riverfront condos. The area is home to Seventh Avenue Park, which offers athletic fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas. While the eastern side of the neighborhood has minimal landscaping, the park area is lined with trees and greenery. Local attractions include Scythe Brewing Company, known for its craft beer and diverse menu options, and Franz Bakery Outlet, a long-standing family-owned bakery. For more extensive shopping, residents can visit The Triangle Center or cross the river to Kelso for stores like Target and Three Rivers Mall. The Cowlitz County Event Center, located at the neighborhood's north end, hosts various events, including the annual Cowlitz County Fair and Rodeo, and the Cowlitz Community Farmers Market. Third Avenue is somewhat bikeable and walkable, with bus stops connecting to the rest of Longview and the Amtrak station in Kelso. Interstate 5, running through Kelso, provides a direct route to Portland International Airport, 47 miles south. The industrial sector includes a garbage collection and transfer station, noted to be out of the way of daily life.