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

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The Berkshire
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$1,632 - $2,563
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The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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property at 112 Wells Ave S

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 Wells Ave S, Unit UnitB

112 Wells Ave S
RentonWA98057

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property at 520 Mill Ave S

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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520 Mill Ave S

RentonWA98057
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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Taylor West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor West Apartments

401 Taylor Pl NWRenton, WA 98057
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057

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Rencliffe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rencliffe Apartments

390 Taylor Ave NWRenton, WA 98057
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The Hampton
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The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
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Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

107 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Revo 225 Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Revo 225 Apartments

225 Logan Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Harrington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington Square

950 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056

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Bristol at Southport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol at Southport

1133 Lake Washington BlvdRenton, WA 98056
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Second and Main
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Second and Main

207 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
property at 5915 S Cooper St

$1,225

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5915 S Cooper St, Unit Master BR BA

5915 S Cooper St
SeattleWA98118

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Lakeview, Renton, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Cambridge Park VillaSpruce1BR,1BA$1,329
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,390
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Hill Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath small1BR,1BA$1,405
Hillview Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,495
Liberty Square1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,560
Brighton RidgePlan 1B1BR,1BA$1,569
Revo 225 ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VistaBreakwater Flat - Standard3BR,2BA$2.08
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath G2BR,1BA$1.95
Cambridge Park VillaCottonwood2BR,1BA$2.17
Foster CommonsB12BR,1BA$2.14
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.99
Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th PlUnit 2062BR,1BA$2.05
Liberty Square1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Hillview Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.20
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.07
Hill Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath small1BR,1BA$2.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Lakeview, Renton, and the greater Seattle area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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