Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (5 Rentals)
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Sunset, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $925 | $1,765 |
Sunset 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $1,533 | $2,399 |
Sunset 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,609 | $3,360 |
Sunset 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $1,968 | $2,975 |
Sunset 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,060 | $5,060 | $5,060 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,441. Sunset Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Sunset apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,441 |
Sunset Terrace | A2 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Heritage Hills | Pioneer | Studio,1BA | $1,593 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset, WA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset area is the $2.59 price per square foot Madeira Model at Solera Apartments in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Sunset apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Crown Pointe starting at $1,884 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Solera Apartments | Madeira | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
Crown Pointe | Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Peak 88 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Harrington Square | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Highland Palms | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Regency Woods | Model A | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Brighton Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Sunset Terrace | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSunset, Renton, WA
Ranked #48
Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Sunset Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Sunset Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sunset?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset is under $1,884.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset?
The cheapest apartment in Sunset is Maplewood Park which is listed at $1,552, while the average apartment in Sunset costs $5,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset?
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 4 regular apartments in Sunset that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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