
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Place Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (26 Rentals)
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Houser Terrace

Riviera Apartments

5305 NE 11th Ct

Hilltop in the Highlands

Maplewood Park
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Constellation

Highland Palms

Honey Creek

Brighton Ridge
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Astra

3100 NE 16th St

1013-1033 Kirkland Ave NE

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Sunset Oaks
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2625 NE 9th Pl

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The Hampton

Highland Ridge

Royal Hills Apartments

3233 NE 12th St
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2020 Grant Ave S

1150 Sunset Blvd NE
Union Place, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Place Studio Apartments | $1,515 | $1,250 | $2,204 |
| Union Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,050 | $2,488 |
| Union Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,595 | $3,863 |
| Union Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $1,968 | $4,356 |
| Union Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,659 | $8,659 | $8,659 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Union Place Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available Union Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Place 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 Union Place apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
| Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,462 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $1,482 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,521 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Honey Creek | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Brighton Ridge | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Place, WA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union Place area is the $2.66 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Preserve at Cedar River in the in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood starting from $3,724. The second greatest value Union Place apartment is the Monarch 3x2 Model at The Windsor starting at $2,949 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Preserve at Cedar River | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| The Windsor | Monarch 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Honey Creek | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Townhome Modern Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.31 |
| Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Windlass | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Highland Palms | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Crown Pointe | Plan A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Renton Sage Apartments | 1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Houser Terrace | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
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Best Local Schools in Union Place, Renton, WA
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Union Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Union Place is under $1,659.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Union Place?
The cheapest apartment in Union Place is Houser Terrace which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Union Place costs $8,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union Place?
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 16 regular apartments in Union Place 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 Union Place?
Cheap apartments in Union Place have an average cost of $255 which is $8,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Place.
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