Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Place Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (14 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

2650 NE 10th StRenton, 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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Heritage Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Grove

1100 Sunset Blvd NERenton, WA 98056
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Union Place, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Union Place area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,100. Maplewood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,403. Here are the most affordable Union Place apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,100
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,403
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,492
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,492
Harrington SquareSereneStudio,1BA$1,502

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union Place, WA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union Place area is the $2.25 price per square foot DOUGLAS Model at Valley Springs in the in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Union Place apartment is the Madeira Model at Solera Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley SpringsDOUGLAS2BR,2BA$2.25
Solera ApartmentsMadeira2BR,2BA$2.59
Forestview2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.47
Pinnacle on Lake WashingtonAntiqua1BR,1BA$2.54
Peak 882x12BR,1BA$2.40
Heritage Grove1x11BR,1BA$2.22
Highland Palms2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.54
Grammercy1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.49
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Union Place, Renton, WA

Ranked #30

Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Union Place Neighborhood in Renton, WA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,620.

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

The cheapest apartment in Union Place is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Union Place costs $3,399.

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 3 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 $653 which is $2,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Union Place.

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