Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Renton Highlands Neighborhood of Seattle, WA from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the East Renton Highlands area of Seattle.

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East Renton Highlands, Seattle, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Renton Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Renton Highlands area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Maplewood Park priced from $1,438. RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,482. Here are the most affordable East Renton Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maplewood ParkSTDOStudio,1BA$1,438
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS1x1 Junior Classic1BR,1BA$1,482
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,516
Crown PointePlan A1A1BR,1BA$1,552
AstraCapella1BR,1BA$1,667

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Renton Highlands, WA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Renton Highlands area is the $2.52 price per square foot Two Bedroom D1025 Model at Windsong in the in the East Renton Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,587. The second greatest value East Renton Highlands apartment is the CEDAR Model at Valley Springs starting at $2,175 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Maplewood Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Renton Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WindsongTwo Bedroom D10252BR,2BA$2.52
Valley SpringsCEDAR2BR,2BA$2.31
Pebble Cove2x2PR2BR,2BA$2.59
Stonebrook1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
AstraCapella1BR,1BA$2.30
The ArdenportOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Forestview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.54
Hilltop in the HighlandsPlan A11BR,1BA$2.66
Cascadia at Fairwood LandingCascade1BR,1BA$2.58
RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS1x1 Junior Current Renovation1BR,1BA$2.60

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East Renton Highlands, Seattle, WA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Renton Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Renton Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Renton Highlands is under $1,787.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Renton Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in East Renton Highlands is RENTON SAGE APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,482, while the average apartment in East Renton Highlands costs $2,833.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Renton Highlands?

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 East Renton Highlands 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 East Renton Highlands?

Cheap apartments in East Renton Highlands have an average cost of $539 which is $2,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Renton Highlands.

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