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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Renton Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $850 | $2,923 |
| Downtown Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $950 | $3,271 |
| Downtown Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,455 | $3,856 |
| Downtown Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,766 | $6,830 |
| Downtown Renton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,978 | $2,334 |
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Renton area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $850. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Downtown Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook in the in the Fairwood neighborhood starting from $2,089. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Allentown 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 | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Chianti Apartments | 2x2 W/D | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Wellsforth Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Taylor Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Renton is under $1,480.
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Renton is Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Downtown Renton costs $2,508.
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 131 regular apartments in Downtown Renton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Downtown Renton have an average cost of $771 which is $1,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Renton.
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