
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Renton area of Renton.


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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Renton Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $1,210 | $1,998 |
| Downtown Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,050 | $2,624 |
| Downtown Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,322 | $1,545 | $3,937 |
| Downtown Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,716 | $4,440 |
| Downtown Renton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,840 | $1,939 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Renton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Renton area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Downtown Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Liberty Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Cambridge Park Villa | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,459 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook in the in the Fairwood neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the 400 Taylor Ave NW Model at 400 Taylor Ave NW starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Renton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebrook | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 400 Taylor Ave NW | 400 Taylor Ave NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Cambridge Park Villa | Cottonwood | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Park Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Foster Commons | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Chianti Apartments | 1x1 W/D | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $1,464.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Renton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Renton is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Renton costs $2,672.
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 87 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 $778 which is $1,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Renton.
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