The Virginia Mason Athletic Center sits on the shores of Lake Washington in Renton.
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Players practice at the Seattle FC fields in Renton.

Renton, WA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,844

Population

102,500

Renter Mix

49% Rent

This Seattle suburb provides residents with natural delights

Suburban 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.

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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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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

15%

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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Renton, WA is $1,611 for a studio, $1,844 for one bedroom, $2,258 for two bedrooms, and $2,764 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Renton has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,844/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$3,005/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,125/month
529 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Maplewood Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

610 Students

Apollo Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

Apollo Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

Sartori Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

521 Students

Maple Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 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 6-8

546 Students

Meeker Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

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

Ella Baker High School (Open Doors)

Public

Grades 9-12

88 Students

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

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 February 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.