Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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280 Morris Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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334 Wells Ave S
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334 Wells Ave S

334 Wells Ave SRenton, WA 98057
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Downtown Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Renton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Renton area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Berkshire priced from $1,490. Constellation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,492. Here are the most affordable Downtown Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BerkshireCedar1BR,1BA$1,490
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$1,492
Cambridge Park VillaCherry1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Renton, WA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Renton area is the $1.82 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Springbrook Reserve in the in the Allentown neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value Downtown Renton apartment is the One Bedroom 837 Model at The Fulton Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Highlands Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Renton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Springbrook ReserveTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.82
The Fulton ApartmentsOne Bedroom 8371BR,1BA$2.36
Woodcliffe Apartment HomesThe Cascade2BR,1BA$2.55
Peak 882x12BR,1BA$2.40
Revo 225 Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.56
ConstellationVela1BR,1BA$2.31
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$2.52
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.81
Cambridge Park VillaCherry1BR,1BA$2.87
922 S 3rd St, Unit #4922 S 3rd StStudio ,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #50

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Renton Neighborhood in Renton, WA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Renton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Renton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Renton is at Metropolitan Collection Apartments listed at $1,579.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment is $1,435 at Constellation.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Renton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Renton is starting from $1,652 at Constellation.

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