Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,175 (28 Rentals)

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Downtown Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Renton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Renton Studio Apartments | $1,617 | $1,195 | $2,699 |
Downtown Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,175 | $3,500 |
Downtown Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,491 | $4,447 |
Downtown Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,866 | $7,000 |
Downtown Renton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,918 | $2,355 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Renton Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
60 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Downtown Renton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Renton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Renton is under $1,405.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Renton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Renton is Skyway Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Downtown Renton costs $2,544.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 155 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Renton?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Renton have an average cost of $902 which is $1,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Renton.
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