Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Washington Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $725 (52 Rentals)

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property at 200 Wells Ave N

$900 - $1,850

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200 Wells Ave N

RentonWA98057
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Houser Terrace
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Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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The Berkshire
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$1,403 - $2,440
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The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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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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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Riverview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Apartments

107 Main Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Breezy West
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Breezy West

913 Harrington AveRenton, WA 98056
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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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Highland Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

3323 NE 12th StRenton, WA 98056
property at 8223 S 123rd St

$1,600

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8223 S 123rd St, Unit Lower unit

8223 S 123rd St
SeattleWA98178

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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 Riviera Apartments priced from $1,145. Divine Suites at Downtown Renton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable South Lake Washington apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,379
Creston PointSnoqualmie1BR,1BA$1,390
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,396
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$1,400
Brighton RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,437
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
Crown PointePlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,501

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Washington, WA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Lake Washington area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Taylor Creek Apartments in the in the Dunlap neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value South Lake Washington apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (930 sq ft) Model at Alaire Apartment Homes starting at $1,998 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Spring Glen 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.
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.04
Alaire Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom (930 sq ft)2BR,2BA$2.15
Highland Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$2.00
540 Williams Ave N, Unit 5540 Williams Ave N1BR,1BA$1.79
Skyway Park - 7041 S 116th PlUnit 2062BR,1BA$2.05
Liberty Square1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Breezy West1x11BR,1BA$2.28
Creston PointChinook1BR,1BA$2.07

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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 Riviera Apartments listed at $1,145.

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 $1,297 at Divine Suites at Downtown Renton.

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 $1,595 at Highland Palms.

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 $1,716.

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