
Cheap Gated Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Liberty Square

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Constellation

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Avaya at Town Center

Heritage Hills

Astra

Griffis Lake Washington

Karbon

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Alaire Apartment Homes

Benson Downs
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400 Taylor Ave NW

The Preserve at Cedar River

Avaya Ridge Apartments

Solera Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

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7835 S 126th St, Unit A

Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments
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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

Airmark

Creston Point

Taylor Creek Apartments

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Prose Southcenter

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Mariblu at Southcenter 55+ Active Adult Apartments

Castle Creek
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Springbrook Reserve Condominiums
Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Renton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renton Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $1,210 | $2,797 |
| Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,050 | $3,700 |
| Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,380 | $5,570 |
| Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $1,716 | $7,327 |
| Renton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,939 | $8,947 |
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Read ArticleSeattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe
Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Best Local Schools in Renton, WA
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
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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 $1,380.
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 $4,974.
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 107 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 $263 which is $4,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.