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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

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
Maplewood$2,667$1,100277
Highbury Park$2,956$1,000212
East Renton Highlands$3,001$1,420101

Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living in the Spring Glen neighborhood priced from $1,000. Summerwalk Villa in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1,000
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,100
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Liberty SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Cambridge Park VillaSpruce1BR,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA

As of May 24, 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 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook starting at $2,334 with a $1.86 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
Stonebrook4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.86
Springbrook Reserve CondominiumsTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Sunset ViewA22BR,1BA$1.87
Indigo SpringsSapphire Creek2BR,1BA$1.91
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1.69
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3540 Williams Ave N1BR,1BA$1.85
Tukwila Village Senior Living Apartments1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.01
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1.79

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Renton

What type of rentals are currently available in Renton?

There are currently 394 Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,449. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Renton ranging from $978 to $4,500.

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 $978 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,713.

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 $6,590, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,989.

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