
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Lake Washington Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $700 (21 Rentals)
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South Lake Washington, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Lake Washington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Lake Washington Studio Apartments | $1,739 | $1,100 | $2,374 |
South Lake Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,325 | $5,073 |
South Lake Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,592 | $9,110 |
South Lake Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,818 | $3,536 |
South Lake Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $2,050 | $5,060 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Lake Washington Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Lake Washington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Lake Washington area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Riviera Apartments priced from $1,100. Creston Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,348. Here are the most affordable South Lake Washington 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 |
Creston Point | Snoqualmie | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS | 1x1 Junior Current Renovation | 1BR,1BA | $1,534 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Lake Washington, WA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Lake Washington area is the $2.14 price per square foot Plan B2 Model at Hilltop in the Highlands in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value South Lake Washington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Taylor Creek Apartments starting at $1,785 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Duwamish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Lake Washington 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 | $2.14 |
Taylor Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Crown Pointe | Plan B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Sunset View | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Peak 88 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Heritage Grove | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Highland Palms | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Revo 225 Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Creston Point | Chinook | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Lake Washington, Renton, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,581.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Lake Washington?
The cheapest apartment in South Lake Washington is Riviera Apartments which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in South Lake Washington costs $2,205.
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 52 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 $1,266 which is $939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Lake Washington.
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