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

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Roxy Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roxy Apartments

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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South Renton, Renton, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,421
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$1,473
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,579
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-MetropolitanStudio,1BA$1,579
Revo 225 ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alaire Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom (1030 sq ft)2BR,2BA$2.19
Revo 225 Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.56
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.54
Grammercy1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.50
The BerkshireAspen1BR,1BA$2.46
Metropolitan Place ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.81
Reserve at Renton - Senior Affordable LivingA11BR,1BA$2.89
Metropolitan Collection ApartmentsStudio-BurnettStudio ,1BA$3.10
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio ,1BA$3.41
922 S 3rd St, Unit #4922 S 3rd StStudio ,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Renton, Renton, WA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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