Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Washington Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $1,595 (4 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Lake Washington Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $925 | $2,012 |
South Lake Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,325 | $5,775 |
South Lake Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,595 | $6,411 |
South Lake Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,901 | $4,818 |
South Lake Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $2,498 | $5,060 |
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Getting Around the South Lake Washington Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 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 South Lake Washington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Lake Washington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Lake Washington is under $1,579.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake Washington?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake Washington is Highland Palms which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in South Lake Washington costs $2,573.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Lake Washington?
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 64 regular apartments in South Lake Washington 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 South Lake Washington?
Cheap apartments in South Lake Washington have an average cost of $1,310 which is $1,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lake Washington.
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