Cheap Apartments for Rent in the May Creek Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (35 Rentals)

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3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

3323 NE 12th StRenton, 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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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Sunset Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Terrace

2715 Sunset Ln NERenton, WA 98056

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May Creek, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available May Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the May Creek area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Renton Sage Apartments priced from $1,482. Highland Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable May Creek apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$1,595
Highland Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1,690
2000 Lake Washington ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,818
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlderStudio,1BA$1,870
Bristol at SouthportStudio AStudio,1BA$1,878
Karbon11op1BR,1BA$1,899
Newport Crossing1x1B1BR,1BA$1,899
TriaAspen1BR,1BA$1,899
Windlass Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in May Creek, WA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the May Creek area is the $2.44 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Lakeview at Newcastle in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $2,564. The second greatest value May Creek apartment is the B2-1044-A Model at Avalon Newcastle Commons starting at $2,830 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the May Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for May Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeview at Newcastle2x22BR,2BA$2.44
Avalon Newcastle CommonsB2-1044-A2BR,2BA$2.71
Windlass Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.15
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonAntiqua1BR,1BA$2.45
Castle CreekPlan 1C1BR,1BA$2.79
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$2.78
2000 Lake Washington ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Highland Ridge1x11BR,1BA$2.64
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington including May Creek, Renton, and the greater Seattle area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap May Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in May Creek?

The cheapest apartment in May Creek is The Renton Sage Apartments which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in May Creek costs $2,281.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in May Creek?

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 38 regular apartments in May Creek 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 May Creek?

Cheap apartments in May Creek have an average cost of $311 which is $1,970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in May Creek.

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