
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Park Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Maplewood Park

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540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3

The Renton Sage Apartments

Highland Palms

Crown Pointe

Brighton Ridge
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112 Wells Ave S
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 | $1,778 | $1,459 | $1,959 |
| Highlands Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,050 | $2,553 |
| Highlands Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,595 | $3,937 |
| Highlands Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,210 | $1,968 | $4,440 |
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There are currently 29 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 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. The Renton Sage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,482. Here are the most affordable Highlands Park apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Maplewood Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Griffis Lake Washington | Alder | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,692 |
| Bristol at Southport | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,978 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands Park, WA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands Park area is the $2.67 price per square foot Antiqua Model at Pinnacle on Lake Washington in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,207. The second greatest value Highlands Park apartment is the 540 Williams Ave N Model at 540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3 starting at $1,475 with a $1.79 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3 | 540 Williams Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Second and Main | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Solera Apartments | Cabernet | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Maplewood Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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 $1,978.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands Park is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Highlands Park costs $3,216.
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 39 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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