Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Renton, WA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,870
Population
102,500
Renter Mix
49% Rent
This Seattle suburb provides residents with natural delights
Suburban
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Mountain Views
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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.
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Players practice at the Seattle FC fields in Renton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,717
Average: $118,773
Education
32,405
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
57,462
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Renton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Renton, WA is $1,595 for a studio, $1,864 for one bedroom, $2,256 for two bedrooms, and $2,833 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Renton has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,864/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$3,684/month
1,924 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,814/month
852 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Renton, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
846 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
904 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
844 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,495 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,742 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,155 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,259 Students
Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)
Public
Grades 9-12
88 Students
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.