Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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Riviera Apartments

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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)

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Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Renton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Renton Studio Apartments | $1,634 | $925 | $2,180 |
Cheap Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,035 | $4,007 |
Cheap Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,035 | $5,240 |
Cheap Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $1,901 | $7,749 |
Cheap Renton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,722 | $1,910 | $5,060 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA
Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025Current apartment rentals in the Renton, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Renton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Highbury Park | $3,264 | $1,491 | 39 |
Maplewood | $3,304 | $1,515 | 32 |
East Renton Highlands | $3,399 | $1,440 | 47 |
Cheapest Available Renton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Renton, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) in the Dunlap neighborhood priced from $1,035. Riviera Apartments in the Highlands Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Renton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | Standard & Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Stonebrook | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,253 |
Hill Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath small | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Avana at South Station | One Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,412 |
Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
Crown Pointe | Plan A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Harrington Square | Serene | Studio,1BA | $1,463 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA
As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Renton area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3x2 W/D Model at Chianti Apartments in the in the Orillia neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Renton apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Stonebrook starting at $2,115 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the East Renton Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Renton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chianti Apartments | 3x2 W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
Stonebrook | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Indigo Springs | is_C1DR | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Berkeley Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
La Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Avaya at Town Center | 1_Bed_1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community | 1 Bdrm 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Renton Overview
Located on the shores of the mighty Lake Washington and a mere ten miles from the national hub of Seattle, Renton is a wonderful destination that combines the rural life Washington state is known for with the ease of access to large city amenities. Truly the best of both worlds, this charming haven is a gem of the great northwest.
Why live in Renton, WA?
With its easy access to the larger job market of Seattle, Renton apartments boast the charming ambiance of a smaller hamlet all the while offering the amenities and opportunities of a much bigger city. Game enthusiasts will undoubtedly know the city as ground zero for the company Wizards of the Coast, and nature fans will find much to celebrate with Renton's assortment of wooded walking and biking trails.
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Renton, WA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 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 Renton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Renton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Renton is under $1,463.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Renton?
The cheapest apartment in Renton is The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+) which is listed at $1,035, while the average apartment in Renton costs $3,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Renton?
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 22 regular apartments in Renton 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 Renton?
Cheap apartments in Renton have an average cost of $1,185 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Renton.
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