Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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Fairwood Pond
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairwood Pond

14700 S E Petrovitsky RdRenton, WA 98058

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Forestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview

650 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Valley Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Springs

15300 SE 155th PlRenton, WA 98058

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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East Renton Highlands, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Renton Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Renton Highlands area of Renton, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,459. The Renton Sage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,482. Here are the most affordable East Renton Highlands apartments for rent in Renton, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,459
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,530
Pebble Cove1x1PR1BR,1BA$1,699
ForestviewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Renton Highlands, WA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Renton Highlands area is the $1.97 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Fairwood Pond in the in the East Renton Highlands neighborhood starting from $1,967. The second greatest value East Renton Highlands apartment is the Canterberry 2x2 Model at The Windsor starting at $2,489 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Renton Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairwood PondPlan 2C2BR,2BA$1.97
The WindsorCanterberry 2x22BR,2BA$2.60
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Cascadia at Fairwood LandingFairwood2BR,2BA$2.54
The Preserve at Cedar River1x11BR,1BA$2.90
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.58
ForestviewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.64
Pebble Cove1x1PR1BR,1BA$2.58
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.42
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$2.87

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Renton Highlands, Renton, WA

Ranked #46

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Renton Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Renton Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in East Renton Highlands is The Renton Sage Apartments which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in East Renton Highlands costs $5,912.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Renton Highlands?

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 31 regular apartments in East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands?

Cheap apartments in East Renton Highlands have an average cost of $469 which is $5,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Renton Highlands.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.