
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Crest Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,650 (33 Rentals)


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Constellation

Crown Pointe

14600 SE 176th St

Heritage Grove

Stonebrook

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Emerald Crest, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Crest Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $1,200 | $2,352 |
| Emerald Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,355 | $2,630 |
Emerald Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,650 | $3,457 |
| Emerald Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,696 | $1,968 | $4,356 |
| Emerald Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,963 | $2,963 | $2,963 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEmerald Crest, Renton, WA
Ranked #31
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Crest is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Crest is Crown Pointe which is listed at $1,686, while the average apartment in Emerald Crest costs $14,031.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Crest?
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 67 regular apartments in Emerald Crest 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 Emerald Crest?
Cheap apartments in Emerald Crest have an average cost of $389 which is $13,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Crest.
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