Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heather Downs Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (44 Rentals)

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property at 459 Index Ave NE

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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459 Index Ave NE

RentonWA98056
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Houser Terrace
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$1,050
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Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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The Berkshire
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$1,539 - $2,334
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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
property at 1150 Sunset Blvd NE

$1,580

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1150 Sunset Blvd NE

RentonWA98056
property at 2020 Grant Ave S

$1,595 - $1,895

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2020 Grant Ave S

RentonWA98055
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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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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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Bristol at Southport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol at Southport

1133 Lake Washington BlvdRenton, WA 98056
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059

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 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Heather Downs apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
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$1,495
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$1,539
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heather Downs, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heather Downs 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 Heather Downs apartment is the 2x1 Model at Windlass starting at $2,050 with a $2.26 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.
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.31
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.26
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
The WindsorCambridge 1x11BR,1BA$2.52
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.36
Crown PointePlan A1B1BR,1BA$2.49
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.43
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.41
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$2.57
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.10

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Heather Downs, Renton, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,623.

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

The cheapest apartment in Heather Downs is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Heather Downs costs $8,947.

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 31 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 $252 which is $8,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heather Downs.

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