Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $700 (90 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

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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Watershed Renton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watershed Renton

615 S Williams AveRenton, WA 98057
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Rencliffe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rencliffe Apartments

390 Taylor Ave NWRenton, 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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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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Brighton Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Ridge

2307 NE 4th StRenton, WA 98056
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

107 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Panther Creek Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Panther Creek Estates

19235 108th Ave SERenton, WA 98055
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Second and Main
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Second and Main

207 Main 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: 11/09/2025

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$18,360$1,35366
Highbury Park$18,360$900247
Maplewood$18,360$1,145325

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living in the Spring Glen neighborhood priced from $900. Summerwalk Villa in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$900
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,025
Skyway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,190
Avana at South StationStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,277
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Avaya at Town Center in the in the Orillia neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook starting at $2,189 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Fairwood 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.
Avaya at Town Center3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.61
Stonebrook3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.80
Indigo Springsis_C13BR,2BA$1.96
Sunset ViewA22BR,1BA$1.98
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath D2BR,1BA$1.56
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.92
Hillview Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.94
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$1.84
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01

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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 #23

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

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  • 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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renton?

The cheapest apartment in Renton is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Renton costs $18,360.

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 185 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 $466 which is $17,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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