
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kennydale Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (49 Rentals)
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Maplewood Park

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540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3

The Renton Sage Apartments

Crown Pointe

Highland Palms

Brighton Ridge

114 NW 3rd Pl

Hilltop in the Highlands
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Astra

Griffis Lake Washington

3030 NE 10th St, Unit 202

557 Bronson Pl NE

The Windsor

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2000 Lake Washington Apartments

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400 Taylor Ave NW

Solera Apartments
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Bella Vista

551 Index Pl NE

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Highland Ridge

Forestview

Halo 11 Townhomes

Sunset Terrace

Bristol at Southport

Windlass

4231 NE 5th St
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Pinnacle on Lake Washington

Sunset East & Highlands

8223 S 123rd St, Unit Lower unit

Newport Crossing

8711 S 114th St, Unit 4

8711 S 114th St, Unit 4A

8711 S 114th St, Unit 1A

Tria
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Bryn Mawr Plaza Apartments

7041 S 116th Pl

Del Mar Village Apartments
Kennydale, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kennydale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennydale Studio Apartments | $1,743 | $1,250 | $1,959 |
| Kennydale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,050 | $2,553 |
| Kennydale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,595 | $3,937 |
| Kennydale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $1,968 | $4,440 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kennydale Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Kennydale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kennydale 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 Kennydale 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 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
| Griffis Lake Washington | Alder | Studio,1BA | $1,689 |
| Maplewood Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kennydale, WA
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kennydale area is the $2.43 price per square foot Genoa Townhome - Standard Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $4,154. The second greatest value Kennydale apartment is the 400 Taylor Ave NW Model at 400 Taylor Ave NW starting at $1,995 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kennydale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | Genoa Townhome - Standard | 3BR,3BA | $2.43 |
| 400 Taylor Ave NW | 400 Taylor Ave NW | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Windlass | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Maplewood Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 540 Williams Ave N, Unit 3 | 540 Williams Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Forestview | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKennydale, Renton, WA
Ranked #39
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kennydale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kennydale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kennydale is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kennydale?
The cheapest apartment in Kennydale is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Kennydale costs $2,872.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kennydale?
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 40 regular apartments in Kennydale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kennydale?
Cheap apartments in Kennydale have an average cost of $271 which is $2,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kennydale.
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