
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)
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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 | $1,630 | $1,275 | $1,905 |
South Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,290 | $3,088 |
South Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,500 | $4,769 |
South Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $1,901 | $6,830 |
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There are currently 17 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greentree | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Airmark Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
Foster Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Park Hill | 2 Bed 1 Bath C | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Metropolitan | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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445 Smithers Ave S, Unit 1 | 445 Smithers Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.78 |
361 Earlington Ave SW | 361 Earlington Ave SW | 3BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Park Hill | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Foster Creek | 2 Bed 1.75 Bath | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.77 |
The Berkshire | Alder | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
617 SW 3rd Pl, Unit A | 617 SW 3rd Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Copper Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Revo 225 Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Grammercy | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Metropolitan Place Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Renton, Renton, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- 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 $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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