Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Crest Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
  • Utilities Included

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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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The Hampton
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Brighton Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Ridge

2307 NE 4th StRenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056

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Emerald Crest, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerald Crest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Crest area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,180. Constellation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,429. Here are the most affordable Emerald Crest apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,429
The Becket1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Classic1BR,1BA$1,445
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,477
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,479

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Crest, WA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Crest area is the $1.57 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi... in the in the Carriage Wood neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Emerald Crest apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno Model at Honey Creek starting at $2,600 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Crest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi...4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.57
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.45
ForestviewPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.34
The ArdenportTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.20
Fairwood PondPlan 2B2BR,1BA$2.09
RENTON SAGE2x1 Current Renovation2BR,1BA$2.04
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
The WindsorCambridge 1x11BR,1BA$2.47
The Becket1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Classic1BR,1BA$2.27
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.30

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Emerald Crest, Renton, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Renton. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,612.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Crest?

The cheapest apartment in Emerald Crest is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,355, while the average apartment in Emerald Crest costs $18,360.

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 60 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 $786 which is $17,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Crest.

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