Cheap Apartments for Rent in Renton, WA from $600 (29 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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Taylor West Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor West Apartments

401 Taylor Pl NWRenton, WA 98057
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Sunset Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Oaks

2650 NE 10th StRenton, WA 98056
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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057

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334 Wells Ave S
Studio Apartments

334 Wells Ave S

334 Wells Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Summerwalk Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwalk Villa

22440 Benson Rd SEKent, WA 98031

Renton, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Renton, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highbury Park$3,264$1,49139
Maplewood$3,304$1,51532
East Renton Highlands$3,399$1,44047

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)Standard & Large2BR,1BA$1,035
Riviera ApartmentsStudio Layout 1Studio,1BA$1,175
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,253
Hill Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath small1BR,1BA$1,305
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Avana at South StationOne Bedroom - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,412
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,440
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,450
Harrington SquareSereneStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chianti Apartments3x2 W/D3BR,2BA$1.95
Stonebrook3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.74
Indigo Springsis_C1DR3BR,2BA$1.75
Berkeley Heights Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.95
La Vista Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Taylor Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.96
Avaya at Town Center1_Bed_1Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Sunset ViewA11BR,1BA$1.90
The Mauna Kea Apartments (Age-Restricted/55+)1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Tukwila Village Active Senior Community1 Bdrm 1 Bath1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Renton, WA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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