
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Renton Highlands area of Renton.


The Renton Sage Apartments

Crown Pointe

Maplewood Park

Honey Creek
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Cascadia at Fairwood Landing

The Windsor

The Ardenport

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Pebble Cove
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Fairwood Pond

The Wayne Apartments

Windlass

17533 149th Ave SE

Sunset East & Highlands
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East Renton Highlands, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Renton Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Renton Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,802 | $1,419 | $2,261 |
| East Renton Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,400 | $2,511 |
| East Renton Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,676 | $2,969 |
| East Renton Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $2,337 | $3,557 |
| East Renton Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $2,963 | $2,963 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available East Renton Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Renton Highlands area of Renton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Renton Sage Apartments priced from $1,400. Crown Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,417. Here are the most affordable East Renton Highlands apartments for rent in Renton, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,417 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Honey Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Cascadia at Fairwood Landing | Cascade | 1BR,1BA | $1,697 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Renton Highlands, WA
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Renton Highlands area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno Model at Honey Creek in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value East Renton Highlands apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Preserve at Cedar River starting at $2,428 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Renton Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Creek | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| The Preserve at Cedar River | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Fairwood Pond | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Ardenport | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| The Windsor | Cambridge 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Pebble Cove | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Cascadia at Fairwood Landing | Cascade | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Renton Highlands Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Renton Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Renton Highlands is under $2,274.
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 $1,400, while the average apartment in East Renton Highlands costs $2,963.
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 36 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 $444 which is $2,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Renton Highlands.
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