
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Emerald Crest Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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Emerald Crest, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerald Crest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerald Crest Studio Apartments | $1,597 | $1,100 | $1,850 |
Emerald Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,325 | $4,292 |
Emerald Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,600 | $5,480 |
Emerald Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $1,968 | $5,053 |
Emerald Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,910 | $1,910 |
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Cheapest Available Emerald Crest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Emerald Crest area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,100. Constellation has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,460. Here are the most affordable Emerald Crest apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riviera Apartments | Studio Layout 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $1,460 |
Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,466 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,508 |
Stonebrook | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,516 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerald Crest, WA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerald Crest area is the $1.97 price per square foot Plan B2 Model at Hilltop in the Highlands in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $1,892. The second greatest value Emerald Crest apartment is the CEDAR Model at Valley Springs starting at $2,195 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerald Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Valley Springs | CEDAR | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Crown Pointe | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Stonebrook | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Astra | Capella | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Ardenport | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Highland Palms | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Constellation | Vela | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerald Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Emerald Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Emerald Crest is under $1,667.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Emerald Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Emerald Crest is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Emerald Crest costs $2,548.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Emerald Crest?
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 14 regular apartments in Emerald Crest 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 Emerald Crest?
Cheap apartments in Emerald Crest have an average cost of $869 which is $1,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Emerald Crest.
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