Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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South Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Renton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Renton Studio Apartments | $1,594 | $925 | $1,905 |
South Renton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,115 | $3,528 |
South Renton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,400 | $4,190 |
South Renton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,979 | $1,901 | $6,830 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Renton Neighborhood of Renton, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Renton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Renton area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,421. The Berkshire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,473. Here are the most affordable South Renton apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,473 |
Metropolitan Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Metropolitan | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
Revo 225 Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Renton, WA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Renton area is the $2.19 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft) Model at Alaire Apartment Homes in the in the Highlands Park neighborhood starting from $2,257. The second greatest value South Renton apartment is the 1X1 Model at Revo 225 Apartments starting at $1,789 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Northeast Spring Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Renton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Alaire Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft) | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
Revo 225 Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Hilltop in the Highlands | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Grammercy | 1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated) | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Berkshire | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Metropolitan Place Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
Reserve at Renton - Senior Affordable Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Metropolitan Collection Apartments | Studio-Burnett | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Maplewood Park | STDO | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
922 S 3rd St, Unit #4 | 922 S 3rd St | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Renton, Renton, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Renton, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Renton Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
56 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 Renton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Renton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Renton is under $1,715.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Renton?
The cheapest apartment in South Renton is The Berkshire which is listed at $1,473, while the average apartment in South Renton costs $2,443.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 13 regular apartments in South Renton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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