Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Washington Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (30 Rentals)

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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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Watershed Renton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Watershed Renton

615 S Williams AveRenton, 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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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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The Hampton
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, 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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South Lake Washington, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Lake Washington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake Washington 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 South Lake Washington apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$900
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,190
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,333
Watershed Renton1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,391
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlderStudio,1BA$1,447
RENTON SAGE1x1 Junior Classic1BR,1BA$1,459
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,490
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,529

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Washington, WA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Washington area is the $2.25 price per square foot Portsmith Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,329. The second greatest value South Lake Washington 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 South Lake Washington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VistaPortsmith2BR,2BA$2.25
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (A)2BR,2BA$1.85
Wellsforth Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
527 Wells Ave N, Unit 527 Wells Ave527 Wells Ave N1BR,1BA$2.26
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
RENTON SAGE2x1 Current Renovation2BR,1BA$2.04
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingB12BR,1BA$2.33
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.07
Watershed Renton1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Lake Washington, Renton, WA

Ranked #21

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Lake Washington Neighborhood in Renton, WA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Lake Washington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Lake Washington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Lake Washington is at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Washington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Lake Washington Apartment is $1,000 at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Lake Washington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Lake Washington is starting from $1,613 at RENTON SAGE.

What is the most affordable South Lake Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Lake Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creston Point and starts from $1,766.

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