Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Crest Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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property at 459 Index Ave NE

$700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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459 Index Ave NE

RentonWA98056

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The Becket
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$1,720 - $3,231
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Becket

17333 121st Ln SERenton, WA 98058
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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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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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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056
property at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE

$1,580

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1150 Sunset Blvd NE

RentonWA98056
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Honey Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Honey Creek

1332 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059

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Harrington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington Square

950 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Sunset Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Terrace

2715 Sunset Ln NERenton, WA 98056
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Fairwood Pond
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairwood Pond

14700 S E Petrovitsky RdRenton, WA 98058
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Forestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview

650 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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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 $1,145. Maplewood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Emerald Crest apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,399
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,505
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,573
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$1,580
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$1,595
Honey Creek1 Bed, 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1,599
Crown PointePlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,623
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,659

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Crest, WA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Crest area is the $1.52 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 $2,995. The second greatest value Emerald Crest apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno Model at Honey Creek starting at $2,450 with a $2.31 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$1.52
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.31
The ArdenportTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.18
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.04
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.05
Fairwood PondPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.40
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.36
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.42
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.43

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Emerald Crest, Renton, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,659.

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

The cheapest apartment in Emerald Crest is The Renton Sage Apartments which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in Emerald Crest costs $11,566.

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 35 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 $542 which is $11,024 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Crest.

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