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Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

What is the average rent in Renton, WA?

$1,823/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Renton, WA is $1,823 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Renton rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Renton, you can expect to pay about $1,595 per month for a studio, $1,823 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,268 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,773 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,595/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,823/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,268/month
982 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,773/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,305/month
1,684 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,774/month
2,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,484/month
851 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Renton, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
42% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton?

Based on current rent prices, President Park, Windsor Hills and Liberty Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
President Park
$1,555/month
637 Sq Ft
Windsor Hills
$1,577/month
632 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,592/month
633 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,600/month
609 Sq Ft
Leisure Estates
$1,664/month
608 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$1,723/month
702 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,724/month
660 Sq Ft
Springbrook Terrace
$1,734/month
634 Sq Ft
Ashburn Condominiums
$1,734/month
634 Sq Ft
Carriage Lane
$1,738/month
696 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton?

Based on current rent prices, Kennydale, South Lake Washington and Akers Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kennydale
$2,447/month
705 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,274/month
784 Sq Ft
Akers Farms
$2,019/month
664 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,960/month
696 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,913/month
739 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,870/month
663 Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,839/month
682 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,807/month
742 Sq Ft
Northwestern Garden
$1,807/month
647 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,749/month
665 Sq Ft

Which Renton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Renton with the most apartments available are Sunset, South Lake Washington and Cascade .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,749/month
665 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,274/month
784 Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,839/month
682 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,870/month
663 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,592/month
633 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,600/month
609 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,960/month
696 Sq Ft
Windsor Hills
$1,577/month
632 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,724/month
660 Sq Ft
Springbrook Terrace
$1,734/month
634 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Renton, WA?

Because the average rent in Renton is $1,823, you’ll want to make about $6,076 per month or $72,912 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

President Park

Renton, WA

Kennydale

Renton, WA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,541/month
$2,080/month
Two Bedroom
$1,843/month
$2,950/month
Three Bedroom
$2,022/month
$3,644/month
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Apartment communities in Renton we think you'll love

Solera Apartments

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2800 NE Sunset Blvd,
Renton, WA 98056

1-3 Beds | $2,050 - $4,192

Airmark Apartments

Airmark Apartments

229 Andover Park E,
Seattle, WA 98188

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,510 - $6,830

Copper Ridge

Copper Ridge

4600 Davis Ave S,
Renton, WA 98055

1-3 Beds | $1,495 - $2,495

Crown Pointe

Crown Pointe

3788 NE 4th St,
Renton, WA 98056

1-2 Beds | $1,439 - $2,041

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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