Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Crest Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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The Becket
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$1,693 - $3,481
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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
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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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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Harrington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington Square

950 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Forestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview

650 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes 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 $1,180. Maplewood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,349. 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
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,349
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,497
Sunset TerraceA2Studio,1BA$1,499
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$1,499
Crown PointePlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,540
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,545
Grammercy1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,563
Highland Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Crest, WA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Emerald Crest 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 Emerald Crest apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Forestview starting at $2,267 with a $2.28 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.
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.31
ForestviewPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.28
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Peak 88 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Fairwood PondPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.26
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.38
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.08
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.41
Grammercy1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.43
Highland Palms1x11BR,1BA$2.45

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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 $1,575.

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 $9,224.

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 72 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 $489 which is $8,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Crest.

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