Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (19 Rentals)

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Fairwood Pond
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fairwood Pond

14700 S E Petrovitsky RdRenton, WA 98058

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Forestview
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forestview

650 Duvall Ave NERenton, WA 98059
Corporate Housing
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Windlass
2 Bedroom Apartments

Windlass

1201 Anacortes Ave NERenton, WA 98059
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Valley Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Springs

15300 SE 155th PlRenton, WA 98058

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East Renton Highlands, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Renton Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Renton Highlands area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Renton Sage Apartments priced from $1,482. Crown Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,520. Here are the most affordable East Renton Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 50 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,482
Crown PointePlan A1B1BR,1BA$1,520
Pebble Cove1x1A1BR,1BA$1,729
The WindsorCambridge 1x11BR,1BA$1,785
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Renton Highlands, WA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Renton Highlands area is the $1.97 price per square foot Plan 2C Model at Fairwood Pond in the in the East Renton Highlands neighborhood starting from $1,967. The second greatest value East Renton Highlands apartment is the Canterberry 2x2 Model at The Windsor starting at $2,429 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Kennydale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Renton Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairwood PondPlan 2C2BR,2BA$1.97
The WindsorCanterberry 2x22BR,2BA$2.54
Windlass2x12BR,1BA$2.17
Cascadia at Fairwood LandingFairwood2BR,2BA$2.58
Maplewood Park2x12BR,1BA$2.14
The Preserve at Cedar River1x11BR,1BA$2.80
Pebble Cove2x1PR2BR,1BA$2.74
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.53
ForestviewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.64
The Renton Sage Apartments1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.42

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Seattle, WA | Find Seattle Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Renton Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Renton Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in East Renton Highlands is The Renton Sage Apartments which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in East Renton Highlands costs $5,912.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Renton Highlands?

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 30 regular apartments in East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands?

Cheap apartments in East Renton Highlands have an average cost of $450 which is $5,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Renton Highlands.

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