Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (24 Rentals)

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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3109 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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Halo 11 Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Halo 11 Townhomes

3101 NE 11th PlRenton, WA 98056
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3100 NE 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3100 NE 13th St

3100 NE 13th StRenton, WA 98056
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2801 NE 12th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2801 NE 12th St

2801 NE 12th StRenton, 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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Highland Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Ridge

905-907 Aberdeen Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Harrington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrington Square

950 Harrington Ave NERenton, WA 98056

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Arbour Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Apartments

2200-2202 NE 10th PlRenton, WA 98056
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The Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlander

1064 Kirkland Ave NERenton, WA 98056
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Houser Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Houser Terrace

3151 NE 16th StRenton, WA 98056
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Cheapest Available Sunset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heritage Grove priced from $1,595. Brighton Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,607. Here are the most affordable Sunset apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$1,595
Brighton RidgePlan 1B1BR,1BA$1,607
Harrington SquareSloan1BR,1BA$1,775
Sunset TerraceB21BR,1BA$1,875
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$1,923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset, WA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset area is the $2.84 price per square foot Rosé Model at Solera Apartments in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Sunset apartment is the Plan 2B Model at Brighton Ridge starting at $1,907 with a $2.01 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solera ApartmentsRosé2BR,2.5BA$2.84
Brighton RidgePlan 2B2BR,2BA$2.01
Peak 88 Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.52
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.22
Harrington SquareSloan1BR,1BA$2.54
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.76
Sunset TerraceB21BR,1BA$2.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset is Heritage Grove which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Sunset costs $3,149.

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 45 regular apartments in Sunset 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 Sunset?

Cheap apartments in Sunset have an average cost of $1,968 which is $1,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset.

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