Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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property at 1007 N 1st St

$1,060

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 1st St

RentonWA98057

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $2.03 price per square foot Windward Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,002. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook starting at $2,434 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Fairwood 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.
Bella VistaWindward2BR,2BA$2.03
Stonebrook4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.93
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Wellsforth Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$2.08
Chianti Apartments1x1 W/D1BR,1BA$2.08
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.22
Hillview Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.18
Hill Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath small1BR,1BA$2.20
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Renton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Renton?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $6,830. There are also 6 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Renton ranging from $1,060 to $2,075.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Renton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Renton ranges from $1,060 to $2,075 with an average monthly rent of $1,764.

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