Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $999 (119 Rentals)

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property at 200 Wells Ave N
$900 - $1,850

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200 Wells Ave N

RentonWA98057
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The Berkshire
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$1,557 - $2,325

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The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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The Becket
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$1,638 - $3,194

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The Becket

17333 121st Ln SERenton, WA 98058
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Parker Landing
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$1,641 - $2,736

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Parker Landing

4600 Davis Ave SRenton, WA 98055
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property at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE
$1,645

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1150 Sunset Blvd NE, Unit 326

1150 Sunset Blvd NE
RentonWA98056

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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
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Renton, WA area range in price from $1,050 to $23,644 with an overall median price of $2,003. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Renton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Renton Highlands$1,950$1,46580
Highbury Park$2,003$1,050206
Maplewood$2,021$1,250237

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 $1,145. Summerwalk Villa in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom- 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,295
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,297
Stonebrook 1111 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,319
Avana at South StationStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,345
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Kentwood Apartments1x2C2BR,1BA$1,360
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,380
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook 111 in the in the Fairwood neighborhood starting from $1,959. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the Azura Falls Model at Indigo Springs starting at $2,061 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
Stonebrook 1112 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.81
Indigo SpringsAzura Falls2BR,2BA$1.96
The Becket2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Classic2BR,2BA$1.98
The WindsorCanterberry 2x22BR,2BA$2.05
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
Country Squire Apartments 108332BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.90
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$2.00
Benson Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Classic Remodel2BR,1BA$2.02
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 $1,390.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renton?

The cheapest apartment in Renton is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Renton costs $2,003.

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 132 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 $585 which is $1,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.

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