
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Union Place Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,100 (5 Rentals)

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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 | $1,547 | $1,100 | $1,797 |
Union Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,325 | $3,525 |
Union Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,600 | $5,066 |
Union Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $1,968 | $8,154 |
Union Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $3,295 | $5,060 |
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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
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 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 $1,100, 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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