Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $700 (96 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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The Becket
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$1,587 - $3,290
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The Becket

17333 121st Ln SERenton, WA 98058
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The Berkshire
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$1,596 - $2,438
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The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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Parker Landing
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$1,599 - $2,449
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Parker Landing

4600 Davis Ave SRenton, WA 98055
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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Taylor West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor West Apartments

401 Taylor Pl NWRenton, WA 98057
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057

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Halo 11 Townhomes
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Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Rencliffe Apartments
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Rencliffe Apartments

390 Taylor Ave NWRenton, WA 98057
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The Hampton
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The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
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Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Riverview Apartments
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Riverview Apartments

107 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Revo 225 Apartments
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Revo 225 Apartments

225 Logan Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Renton, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Renton, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Renton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highbury Park$2,795$1,000208
Maplewood$2,963$1,200326
East Renton Highlands$2,968$1,499104

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living in the Spring Glen neighborhood priced from $1,000. Riviera Apartments in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1,000
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Liberty SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,292
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Kentwood Apartments1x2C2BR,1BA$1,360
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,375
Summerhill ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.89 price per square foot Indigo Springs Model at Indigo Springs in the in the Carriage Wood neighborhood starting from $2,327. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft) Model at Alaire Apartment Homes starting at $1,956 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Spring Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Renton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Indigo SpringsIndigo Springs3BR,2BA$1.89
Alaire Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft)2BR,2BA$1.90
400 Taylor Ave NW400 Taylor Ave NW2BR,1.5BA$2.00
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.99
540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3540 Williams Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1.79

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Renton Overview

Located on the shores of the mighty Lake Washington and a mere ten miles from the national hub of Seattle, Renton is a wonderful destination that combines the rural life Washington state is known for with the ease of access to large city amenities. Truly the best of both worlds, this charming haven is a gem of the great northwest.

Why live in Renton, WA?

With its easy access to the larger job market of Seattle, Renton apartments boast the charming ambiance of a smaller hamlet all the while offering the amenities and opportunities of a much bigger city. Game enthusiasts will undoubtedly know the city as ground zero for the company Wizards of the Coast, and nature fans will find much to celebrate with Renton's assortment of wooded walking and biking trails.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Renton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Renton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Renton is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renton?

The cheapest apartment in Renton is Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Renton costs $2,908.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Renton?

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 183 regular apartments in Renton 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 Renton?

Cheap apartments in Renton have an average cost of $359 which is $2,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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