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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

2650 NE 10th StRenton, 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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Watershed Renton
2 Bedroom Apartments

Watershed Renton

615 S Williams AveRenton, WA 98057
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Rencliffe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rencliffe Apartments

390 Taylor Ave NWRenton, WA 98057
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The Hampton
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056

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Renton, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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
East Renton Highlands$2,621$1,37136
Maplewood$2,697$1,195220
Highbury Park$2,752$950159

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 $950. Riviera Apartments in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. 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$950
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,175
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,233
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,290
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
Summerwalk VillaStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,329
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Newly remodeled 4-story Apartment Downtown0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3x2 W/D Model at Chianti Apartments in the in the Orillia neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Berkeley Heights Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Southwest 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.
Chianti Apartments3x2 W/D3BR,2BA$1.95
Berkeley Heights Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.00
Avaya at Town Center2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (B)2BR,2BA$1.93
Indigo Springsis_B2SR2BR,1BA$1.64
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.07

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Renton, WA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Renton, WA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,400.

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 $950, while the average apartment in Renton costs $2,690.

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 100 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 $533 which is $2,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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