Renton

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Renton, WA

Area Guide

Seattle suburb provides residents with natural delights.

Suburban Family-Friendly Mountain Views Nature

Located along the southeast shore of Lake Washington, Renton combines city living with natural surroundings just 11 miles from downtown Seattle. The city's 106,000 residents enjoy diverse housing options throughout established neighborhoods and waterfront communities. The Landing development adds to the area's residential choices with its mix of apartments and retail spaces. Rental rates in Renton currently range from $1,559 for studios to $2,707 for three-bedroom units.

Renton's distinctive character is evident in places like the Renton Public Library, which spans the Cedar River on a bridge. The city serves as home to the Boeing 737 assembly plant and the Seattle Seahawks training facility (VMAC). Downtown Renton features Piazza Park, where residents gather for the seasonal farmers' market, while the Cedar River Trail offers miles of paths for walking, running, and cycling. Major employers in the area include Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, and Providence Health & Services, contributing to the city's strong employment base in manufacturing and healthcare.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Renton, WA is $1,488 for a studio, $1,826 for one bedroom, $2,179 for two bedrooms, and $2,678 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Renton has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,826/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$3,052/month
1,563 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,929/month
839 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Maplewood Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

610 Students

Apollo Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

Maple Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

Briarwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

658 Students

Ridgewood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

496 Students

Maywood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

823 Students

Mcknight Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

861 Students

Nelsen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

904 Students

Northwood Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

546 Students

Meeker Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

603 Students

Liberty Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,476 Students

Hazen Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,871 Students

Lindbergh Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,274 Students

Renton Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,229 Students

Open Door Youth Reengagement

Public

Grades 11-12

37 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Riverview Park
  • Lakeridge Park
  • Kubota Gardens
  • Pritchard Island Beach
  • Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.