
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Park Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highlands Park area of Renton.


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530 Burnett Ave N, Unit Burnett 8, Unit Burnett 8

431 Williams Ave N

Maplewood Park

Crown Pointe

Hilltop in the Highlands
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540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Renton Sage Apartments

Highland Palms

Brighton Ridge

Astra

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Griffis Lake Washington

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The Hampton

Highland Ridge

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3233 NE 12th St

1150 Sunset Blvd NE
Highlands Park, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Park Studio Apartments | $1,794 | $1,100 | $2,229 |
| Highlands Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,420 | $2,570 |
| Highlands Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,650 | $3,863 |
| Highlands Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,417 | $1,968 | $4,356 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Highlands Park Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Highlands Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands Park area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,419. Hilltop in the Highlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,459. Here are the most affordable Highlands Park apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,528 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,667 |
| Harrington Square | Bordeaux | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
| Griffis Lake Washington | Alder | Studio,1BA | $1,812 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Park, WA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Park area is the $3.04 price per square foot Zinfandel Model at Solera Apartments in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $4,356. The second greatest value Highlands Park apartment is the Antiqua Model at Pinnacle on Lake Washington starting at $2,357 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solera Apartments | Zinfandel | 3BR,3BA | $3.04 |
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3 | 540 Williams Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Sunset Terrace | B1-ALT | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Harrington Square | Olympus | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Highland Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| 530 Burnett Ave N, Unit Burnett 8 | 530 Burnett Ave N | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highlands Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands Park is under $1,812.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands Park is Hilltop in the Highlands which is listed at $1,459, while the average apartment in Highlands Park costs $3,673.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands Park?
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 65 regular apartments in Highlands Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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