
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $900 (15 Rentals)
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Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living

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South Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Renton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Renton Studio Apartments | $1,584 | $1,250 | $1,749 |
South Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $950 | $2,069 |
South Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $1,572 | $2,274 |
South Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $2,101 | $2,534 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Renton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Renton area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $950. 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 Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,507 |
Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Metropolitan | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
Metropolitan Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Renton, WA
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Renton area is the $2.38 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Second and Main in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value South Renton apartment is the 421 Wells Ave S Model at 421 Wells Ave S, Unit A starting at $1,740 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Carriage Wood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Renton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Second and Main | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
421 Wells Ave S, Unit A | 421 Wells Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Alaire Apartment Homes | One Bedroom, One Bathroom (620 sq ft) | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Metropolitan Place Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
Revo 225 Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Burnett | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Renton, Renton, WA
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Getting Around the South Renton Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Renton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Renton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Renton is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Renton?
The cheapest apartment in South Renton is Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in South Renton costs $2,426.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Renton?
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 31 regular apartments in South Renton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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