Winooski is a city in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. Located at the mouth of the Winooski River, as of the 2000 census the city population was 6,561. The word 'winooski' comes from the language of the Abenaki tribe, and means 'this is where the wild onions grow'. Winooski is also the city that inspired the Courage Brothers' song 'She Knows'. Winooski apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Winooski apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.