Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heather Downs Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (45 Rentals)

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The Berkshire
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$1,596 - $2,438
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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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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Bristol at Southport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol at Southport

1133 Lake Washington BlvdRenton, WA 98056
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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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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes 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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Heather Downs, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heather Downs Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heather Downs area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,145. Brighton Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable Heather Downs apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,459
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$1,499
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,516
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,545
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,574
Highland Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,575
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$1,591
The BerkshireCedar1BR,1BA$1,596
Maplewood Park1x11BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heather Downs, WA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heather Downs area is the $2.20 price per square foot Martinique Model at Pinnacle on Lake Washington in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value Heather Downs 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 Heather Downs apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonMartinique2BR,2BA$2.20
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.31
ForestviewPlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.26
Heritage HillsGlacier2BR,2BA$2.35
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Peak 88 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.27
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.08
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.37
Highland Palms1x11BR,1BA$2.45
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.45

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Heather Downs, Renton, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington including Heather Downs, Renton, and the greater Seattle area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heather Downs Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Heather Downs?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heather Downs is under $1,599.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heather Downs?

The cheapest apartment in Heather Downs is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,355, while the average apartment in Heather Downs costs $2,886.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heather Downs?

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 68 regular apartments in Heather Downs 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 Heather Downs?

Cheap apartments in Heather Downs have an average cost of $697 which is $2,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heather Downs.

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