
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainier Crest Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA from $1,050 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rainier Crest area of Newcastle.


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Rainier Crest, Newcastle, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainier Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainier Crest Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $1,800 | $2,115 |
| Rainier Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,050 | $3,175 |
| Rainier Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,700 | $4,282 |
| Rainier Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $1,968 | $4,865 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rainier Crest Neighborhood of Newcastle, WA.
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Cheapest Available Rainier Crest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainier Crest area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Renton Sage Apartments priced from $1,503. Karbon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,729. Here are the most affordable Rainier Crest apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI | 1BR, 1BA | $1,503 |
| Karbon | 11op | 1BR, 1BA | $1,729 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,730 |
| 2000 Lake Washington Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,758 |
| Newport Crossing | 1x1A | 1BR, 1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier Crest, WA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rainier Crest area is the $2.71 price per square foot Spinnaker Townhome - Standard Model at Bella Vista in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,461. The second greatest value Rainier Crest apartment is the 2x2 Model at Lakeview at Newcastle in the Kennydale neighborhood starting at $2,593 with a $2.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainier Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | Spinnaker Townhome - Standard | 2BR, 2BA | $2.71 |
| Lakeview at Newcastle | 2x2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.47 |
| Newport Crossing | 2x2B | 2BR, 2BA | $2.74 |
| 2000 Lake Washington Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.86 |
| Karbon | 21di | 2BR, 2BA | $2.74 |
| Castle Creek | Plan 1C | 1BR, 1BA | $2.83 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.69 |
| Overlook at Lakemont | Reno 637 sq ft 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.07 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR, 1BA | $2.39 |
| Griffis Lake Washington | Alder Platinum | Studio, 1BA | $3.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainier Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rainier Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rainier Crest is under $2,593.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rainier Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Rainier Crest is The Renton Sage Apartments which is listed at $1,503, while the average apartment in Rainier Crest costs $2,365.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rainier Crest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Rainier Crest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rainier Crest?
Cheap apartments in Rainier Crest have an average cost of $311 which is $2,054 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rainier Crest.
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