Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Union Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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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
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Sunset Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Terrace

2715 Sunset Ln NERenton, WA 98056
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Brighton Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brighton Ridge

2307 NE 4th StRenton, 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 Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,180. Griffis Lake Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,447. Here are the most affordable South Union apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,180
Griffis Lake WashingtonAlderStudio,1BA$1,447
RENTON SAGE1x1 Junior Classic1BR,1BA$1,459
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,490
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Union, WA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Union area is the $2.25 price per square foot Portsmith Model at Bella Vista in the in the Kennydale neighborhood starting from $3,329. The second greatest value South Union apartment is the 3x2 Model at The Preserve at Cedar River starting at $3,506 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Maplewood Heights 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 VistaPortsmith2BR,2BA$2.25
The Preserve at Cedar River3x23BR,2BA$2.50
ForestviewPlan 3B Townhome3BR,2BA$2.23
Echo Mountain2x2 with Den B Renovated2BR,2BA$2.05
Honey Creek2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonAntiqua1BR,1BA$2.61
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.49
The WindsorCambridge 1x11BR,1BA$2.35
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.40
RENTON SAGE1x1 Junior Classic1BR,1BA$2.47

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Union, Renton, WA

Ranked #34

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the South Union Neighborhood in Renton, WA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,658.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Union is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,355, 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 64 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 $899 which is $17,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Union.

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