Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $700 (116 Rentals)

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Houser Terrace
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$1,050
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Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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Parker Landing
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$1,536 - $2,436
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Parker Landing

4600 Davis Ave SRenton, WA 98055
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The Berkshire
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$1,632 - $2,563
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The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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112 Wells Ave S
RentonWA98057

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Arbour Apartments
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Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Taylor West Apartments
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Taylor West Apartments

401 Taylor Pl NWRenton, WA 98057
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Sunset Oaks
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Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Roxy Apartments
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Roxy Apartments

280 Morris 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: 07/28/2026

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$2,716$1,050166
East Renton Highlands$2,897$1,43574
Maplewood$2,897$1,250220

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace in the Highlands Park neighborhood priced from $1,050. 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
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom- 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,295
Cambridge Park VillaSpruce1BR,1BA$1,329
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,380
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,390
Summerhill ApartmentsCedar1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $2.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Renovated Model at The Becket in the in the Fairwood neighborhood starting from $2,454. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath G Model at Park Hill starting at $2,070 with a $1.95 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.
The Becket3 Bedroom 2 Bath - Renovated3BR,2BA$2.01
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath G2BR,1BA$1.95
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
Indigo SpringsCerulean Waters1BR,1BA$2.04
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.99
Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th PlUnit 2062BR,1BA$2.05
Cottage Woods1x1 Lower1BR,1BA$2.07
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
14210 56th Ave S, Unit Apartment14210 56th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.67

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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 Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, 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 118 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 $360 which is $2,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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