
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lakeview area of Renton.


Riviera Apartments

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The Berkshire

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Park Hill

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Lakeview, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakeview?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Studio Apartments | $1,582 | $900 | $2,075 |
| Lakeview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $950 | $3,144 |
| Lakeview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,244 | $1,494 | $3,360 |
| Lakeview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $1,766 | $3,179 |
| Lakeview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,989 | $1,989 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakeview Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Lakeview Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeview area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $900. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Watershed Renton | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,480 |
| The Berkshire | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,491 |
| Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Metropolitan | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, WA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $2.04 price per square foot Windward Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,026. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve starting at $2,190 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Allentown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeview apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista | Windward | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Springbrook Reserve | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| Woodcliffe Apartment Homes | The Overlook | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Wellsforth Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Watershed Renton | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeview Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeview is under $1,579.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $2,384.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeview?
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 136 regular apartments in Lakeview 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 Lakeview?
Cheap apartments in Lakeview have an average cost of $1,098 which is $1,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.
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