Are you the adventurous athletic type who can't live through a day without thinking about the outdoors? Your dream job is probably to relocate in the wild and enjoy all the fun outdoor stuff you can do, but too bad you are working in the city. Guess what, Trulia.com featured apartments located in big cities that were designed with the urban athlete in mind.
True North Apartments in Seattle has one solid rule - keep nature close to your heart. The sign outside alone speaks volume about what to expect if you become a tenant. The rent starts at $1,595 a month for a one-bedroom apartment. It might seem a lot but the place has everything an outdoor enthusiast can ever want for in a home. It has kayaks that are lent to tenants, a bike lounge, gear room for cleaning and drying ski equipment, and a trailhead room where there's a guide who can help you find your next adventure.
The Calhoun Beach Club Apartments in Minneapolis is a perfect place for those who love both warm weather and winter activities. It has a view of Lake Calhoun which is good for ice skating and skiing when frozen. It also has an indoor lap pool and spa and massage services for your aching muscles. The rent starts at $1,209 a month.
The Aldyn Apartments in Manhattan's Upper West Side costs $3,350 per month for a studio space but it has a 38-foot rock climbing wall you can practice on. It is just one of the many sports amenities in the 40,000-square-foot La Palestra Athletic Club and Spa that is part of the building. It also includes an indoor basketball court, 75-foot swimming pool, and a bunch of personal training classes like Yoga and Pilates. This posh apartment building also has a great view of the Hudson River and is just a few blocks from the Riverside Park.
