
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeview Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (68 Rentals)
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Divine Suites at Downtown Renton

334 Wells Ave S

334 Wells Ave S, Unit 414

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540 Williams Ave N, Unit 8

Liberty Square

Brighton Ridge

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400 Taylor Ave NW, Unit 301
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Sunset View

Astra

557 Bronson Pl NE

112 Wells Ave S, Unit UnitB

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609 Shattuck Ave S

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5000 Lake Washington Blvd NE

Harrington Square

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Cambridge Park Villa

Greentree

Creston Point

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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 | $1,539 | $1,195 | $2,009 |
| Lakeview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,250 | $2,800 |
| Lakeview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,257 | $1,545 | $4,014 |
| Lakeview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,783 | $1,720 | $6,200 |
| Lakeview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,850 | $1,939 |
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There are currently 68 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 Riviera Apartments priced from $1,145. Divine Suites at Downtown Renton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Lakeview apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cambridge Park Villa | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Liberty Square | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,569 |
| Revo 225 Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeview, WA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeview area is the $2.08 price per square foot Breakwater Flat - Standard Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,833. The second greatest value Lakeview apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath G Model at Park Hill starting at $2,070 with a $1.95 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 | Breakwater Flat - Standard | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Park Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath G | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Cambridge Park Villa | Cottonwood | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Foster Commons | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th Pl | Unit 206 | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Liberty Square | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Hillview Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 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 $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeview?
The cheapest apartment in Lakeview is Divine Suites at Downtown Renton which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Lakeview costs $14,839.
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 73 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 $814 which is $14,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeview.
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