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property at 17529 151st Ave SE

$1,500

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$1,500

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17529 151st Ave SE, Unit Renton

17529 151st Ave SE
RentonWA98058

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property at 2815 NE 7th St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2815 NE 7th St

RentonWA98056
property at 16817 188th Ave SE

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16817 188th Ave SE

RentonWA98058

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$2,100

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1626 Grant Ave S

RentonWA98055

Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Renton, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Renton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highbury Park$2,247$2,2002
East Renton Highlands$4,300$1,50010

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living in the Spring Glen neighborhood priced from $850. Riviera Apartments in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$850
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,190
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$1,295
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.52 price per square foot 4BR/3.5BA Model at Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi... in the in the Carriage Wood neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook starting at $2,089 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Fairwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Renton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heart of Renton! Amazing 4 bed, 3.5 bath Renton townhome in a desirable location! Easy self showi...4BR/3.5BA4BR,3.5BA$1.52
Stonebrook3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.72
Chianti Apartments2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$1.85
Springbrook ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.95
Avaya at Town Center2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Indigo SpringsSapphire Creek2BR,1BA$1.79
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan B22BR,2BA$1.77
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Frequently Asked Questions about Renton

What type of rentals are currently available in Renton?

There are currently 380 Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $9,838. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Renton ranging from $900 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Renton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Renton ranges from $900 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,008.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Renton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Renton range from $1,766 to $6,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,978.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

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I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. Whether you're new to Seattle or grew up here, the neighborhood where you live makes a huge difference while attending college.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.