Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,400 (18 Rentals)

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The Windsor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Windsor

4415 NE 5th StRenton, 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

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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 $1,479. RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,508. Here are the most affordable East Renton Highlands apartments for rent in Renton, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,479
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,508
Fairwood Pond1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,739
Forestview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,747
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Renton Highlands, WA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Renton Highlands area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 Bath 3 Story Townhome Model at Forestview in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,407. The second greatest value East Renton Highlands apartment is the Landing Model at Cascadia at Fairwood Landing starting at $2,898 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the East Renton Highlands 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.
Forestview3 Bed 3 Bath 3 Story Townhome3BR,2BA$2.55
Cascadia at Fairwood LandingLanding4BR,2BA$2.59
The Preserve at Cedar River2x12BR,1BA$2.55
The WindsorCanterberry 2x22BR,2BA$2.01
Crown PointePlan B22BR,2BA$2.18
Fairwood Pond1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Pebble Cove1x1PR1BR,1BA$2.94
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS1x1 Current Renovation1BR,1BA$2.47
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio ,1BA$3.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Renton Highlands, Renton, WA

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood in Renton, WA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in East Renton Highlands costs $8,800.

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 14 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 $401 which is $8,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Renton Highlands.

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