Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Union Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Houser Terrace
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$1,050
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Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
Senior Living
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The Berkshire
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$1,668 - $2,512
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$1,668 - $2,512
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Berkshire

1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
Corporate Housing
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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

1073 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056

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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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The Hampton
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hampton

270 Bronson Way NERenton, WA 98056
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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056
property at 2020 Grant Ave S

$1,520 - $1,795

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2020 Grant Ave S

RentonWA98055
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Forestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview

650 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Bristol at Southport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol at Southport

1133 Lake Washington BlvdRenton, WA 98056

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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Harrington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington Square

950 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Valley Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Springs

15300 SE 155th PlRenton, WA 98058
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Echo Mountain
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Mountain

2223 Benson RdRenton, WA 98055
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Sunset Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Terrace

2715 Sunset Ln NERenton, WA 98056

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South Union, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Union area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Houser Terrace priced from $1,050. Riviera Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable South Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,145
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,454
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,530
Brighton RidgePlan 1B1BR,1BA$1,589
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$1,595
Maplewood Park1x11BR,1BA$1,599
Heritage HillsPioneerStudio,1BA$1,616
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$1,642

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Union, WA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Union area is the $2.43 price per square foot Genoa Townhome - Standard Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $4,154. The second greatest value South Union apartment is the 3x2.5 TH Upgraded Model at Echo Mountain starting at $3,161 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Orillia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bella VistaGenoa Townhome - Standard3BR,3BA$2.43
Echo Mountain3x2.5 TH Upgraded3BR,2.5BA$2.46
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Highland Palms2x12BR,1BA$2.23
ForestviewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.56
Regency WoodsModel B1BR,1BA$2.55
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.45
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.42
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.35
Houser Terrace1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.10

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including South Union, Renton, and the greater Seattle area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Union Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Union?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Union is under $1,642.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Union is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in South Union costs $2,843.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Union?

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 35 regular apartments in South Union 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 Union?

Cheap apartments in South Union have an average cost of $320 which is $2,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Union.

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