Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057

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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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Chalet Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

606 Mill Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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638 Moses Ln S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

638 Moses Ln S

638 Moses Ln SRenton, WA 98057

South Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$950
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$1,507
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-MetropolitanStudio,1BA$1,579
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Second and MainTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.38
421 Wells Ave S, Unit A421 Wells Ave S1BR,1BA$2.68
Alaire Apartment HomesOne Bedroom, One Bathroom (620 sq ft)1BR,1BA$3.11
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$2.51
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.69
Revo 225 ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.86
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-BurnettStudio ,1BA$3.10
Divine Suites at Downtown Renton1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.82
Reserve at Renton - 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$3.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #1

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 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 $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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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