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Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/30/2025

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
East Renton Highlands$4,250$1,2008

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments in the Highlands Park neighborhood priced from $1,175. The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) in the Dunlap neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,175
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,310
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $2.11 price per square foot Townhome 3 bdrm Model at Rainier View Homes in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Berkeley Heights Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the East Pointe 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.
Rainier View HomesTownhome 3 bdrm3BR,2BA$2.11
Berkeley Heights Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.92
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.06
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
Peak 882x12BR,1BA$2.14
Cottage Woods1x1 Lower1BR,1BA$2.07
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Renton

What type of rentals are currently available in Renton?

There are currently 371 Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $7,694. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Renton ranging from $860 to $13,750.

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 $860 to $13,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,429.

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 $1,901 to $7,694, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,355.

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