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Riviera Apartments
2205 Maple Valley HwyRenton, WA 98057
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Union Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (22 Rentals)
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1455 S Puget DrRenton, WA 98055
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Maplewood Park
3815 NE 4th StRenton, WA 98056
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1151 Olympia Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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1300 Eagle Ridge Dr SRenton, WA 98055
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1100 Sunset Blvd NERenton, WA 98056
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2955 NE 11th StRenton, WA 98056
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1332 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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South Union, Renton, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Union Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $1,145 | $2,928 |
| South Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,343 | $3,261 |
| South Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,495 | $3,901 |
| South Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,968 | $4,113 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Union Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Union Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Union area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,180. RENTON SAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable South Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
| RENTON SAGE | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,417 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,497 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Union, WA
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Union area is the $2.39 price per square foot Genoa Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $4,079. The second greatest value South Union apartment is the 2x2.5 Large Renovated Model at Echo Mountain starting at $2,621 with a $2.26 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Bella Vista | Genoa | 3BR,3BA | $2.39 |
| Echo Mountain | 2x2.5 Large Renovated | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.26 |
| 554 Index Plz NE, Unit 4 | 554 Index Plz NE | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| The Preserve at Cedar River | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Heritage Grove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Pinnacle on Lake Washington | Antiqua | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Peak 88 Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Honey Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| RENTON SAGE | 1x1 Previous Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Maplewood Heights Elementary School
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Public School - Grades K-5 (610)
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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 $1,699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Union?
The cheapest apartment in South Union is Constellation which is listed at $1,342, while the average apartment in South Union costs $18,360.
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 54 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 $1,028 which is $17,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Union.
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