Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $600 (30 Rentals)

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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watershed Renton

615 S Williams AveRenton, WA 98057

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Renton, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

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
Maplewood$2,696$1,195334
East Renton Highlands$2,839$1,37967
Highbury Park$2,975$1,195256

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood priced from $1,175. Kentwood Apartments in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,175
Kentwood Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1,195
Skyway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,225
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,250
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,290
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
Cedar River Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.78 price per square foot 445 Smithers Ave S Model at 445 Smithers Ave S, Unit 1 in the in the Spring Glen neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the Hawthorn Model at Cambridge Park Villa starting at $2,190 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Allentown 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.
445 Smithers Ave S, Unit 1445 Smithers Ave S3BR,1BA$1.78
Cambridge Park VillaHawthorn2BR,2BA$2.05
Avaya at Town Center2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
Indigo Springsis_B2DR2BR,1BA$2.00
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$2.05
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Welcome to Hillview Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 #15

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,379.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renton?

The cheapest apartment in Renton is Skyway Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Renton costs $2,836.

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 124 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 $851 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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