
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orchards Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Orchards area of Renton.


Riviera Apartments

Liberty Square

Divine Suites

334 Wells Ave S, Unit 405

Maplewood Park

334 Wells Ave S, Unit 403

Crown Pointe

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The Renton Sage Apartments

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The Berkshire

Hilltop in the Highlands

Highland Palms

Heritage Hills

Regency Woods

Griffis Lake Washington

Brighton Ridge

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The Windsor

The Preserve at Cedar River

Solera Apartments

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95 Burnett

2000 Lake Washington Apartments

4310 NE 5th Ct

4300 NE Sunset Blvd, Unit L2

The Fulton Apartments

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Bella Vista
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Honey Creek

Halo 11 Townhomes

Forestview

Windlass

4231 NE 5th St

Sunset East & Highlands
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Orchards, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orchards?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $1,250 | $2,140 |
| Orchards 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,050 | $2,580 |
| Orchards 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,524 | $1,595 | $4,192 |
| Orchards 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,070 | $1,968 | $4,331 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Orchards Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Orchards Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orchards area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Orchards apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Liberty Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,289 |
| Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
| The Berkshire | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,576 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Honey Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orchards, WA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orchards area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Preserve at Cedar River in the in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood starting from $3,691. The second greatest value Orchards apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno Model at Honey Creek starting at $2,450 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orchards apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Cedar River | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| Honey Creek | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| Windlass | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Regency Woods | 2x1 with Carport | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Windsor | Cambridge 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orchards Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Orchards?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orchards is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orchards?
The cheapest apartment in Orchards is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Orchards costs $2,981.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orchards?
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 Orchards 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 Orchards?
Cheap apartments in Orchards have an average cost of $238 which is $2,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orchards.
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