Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

107 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Revo 225 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Revo 225 Apartments

225 Logan Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Downtown Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The 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 $900. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$900
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,190
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
The BerkshireCedar1BR,1BA$1,436
AirmarkStudioStudio,1BA$1,460
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlderStudio,1BA$1,470
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,490
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,501

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $2.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath D Model at Park Hill starting at $1,545 with a $1.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath D2BR,1BA$1.56
Hillview Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.94
Wellsforth Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Chianti Apartments1x1 W/D1BR,1BA$2.08
RENTON SAGE2x1 Current Renovation2BR,1BA$2.04
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Taylor Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,501.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Renton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Renton is Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Renton costs $2,488.

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 158 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 $815 which is $1,673 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Renton.

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