Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,200 (14 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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Revo 225 Apartments

225 Logan Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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817 N 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

817 N 4th St

817 N 4th StRenton, 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 1 Bed unit found at Cedar River Court Apartments priced from $1,325. Constellation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,516. Here are the most affordable Downtown Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar River Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,516
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-MetropolitanStudio,1BA$1,574
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,574
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $2.11 price per square foot 3x2 A Renovated Model at Echo Mountain in the in the Orillia neighborhood starting from $2,339. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.06 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.
Echo Mountain3x2 A Renovated3BR,2BA$2.11
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
The Fulton ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1044 with Patio2BR,2BA$2.34
Avaya at Town Center1_Bed_1Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Peak 882x12BR,1BA$2.14
Revo 225 Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.56
Cedar River Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.12
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.45
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$2.63
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #46

Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Renton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Renton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Renton is at Metropolitan Collection Apartments listed at $1,574.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment is $1,325 at Cedar River Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Renton is starting from $1,695 at Peak 88.

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