Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057

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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 Studio unit found at Greentree priced from $1,275. Airmark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable South Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GreentreeStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Airmark ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,460
Foster Creek1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Park Hill2 Bed 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1,500
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-MetropolitanStudio,1BA$1,574

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Renton, WA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Renton area is the $1.78 price per square foot 445 Smithers Ave S Model at 445 Smithers Ave S, Unit 1 in the in the Northeast Spring Glen neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value South Renton apartment is the 361 Earlington Ave SW Model at 361 Earlington Ave SW starting at $2,295 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Talbot Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Renton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
445 Smithers Ave S, Unit 1445 Smithers Ave S3BR,1BA$1.78
361 Earlington Ave SW361 Earlington Ave SW3BR,2BA$2.17
Park Hill2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$1.79
Foster Creek2 Bed 1.75 Bath2BR,1.75BA$1.77
The BerkshireAlder2BR,1BA$2.14
617 SW 3rd Pl, Unit A617 SW 3rd Pl2BR,1BA$2.26
Copper RidgeB12BR,1BA$2.43
Revo 225 Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.56
Grammercy1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.49
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #37

Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,624.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Renton?

The cheapest apartment in South Renton is Greentree which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in South Renton costs $2,546.

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 49 regular apartments in South Renton 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 South Renton?

Cheap apartments in South Renton have an average cost of $398 which is $2,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Renton.

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