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Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

What is the average rent in Renton, WA?

$1,837/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Renton, WA is $1,837 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Renton rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Renton, you can expect to pay about $1,520 per month for a studio, $1,837 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,206 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,700 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,520/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,837/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,206/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,700/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,445/month
440 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,692/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,927/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,865/month
2,281 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 decreased by 1%, which averages out to $17 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
38% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton?

Based on current rent prices, Brentwood, Orchards and Windsor Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brentwood
$1,556/month
620 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,586/month
643 Sq Ft
Windsor Hills
$1,654/month
586 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,668/month
629 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,671/month
658 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,718/month
670 Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,738/month
677 Sq Ft
Winsper
$1,747/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,768/month
697 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,824/month
608 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton?

Based on current rent prices, South Lake Washington, Northwest Spring Glen and Cascade-Fairwood are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,328/month
821 Sq Ft
Northwest Spring Glen
$2,047/month
874 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,984/month
710 Sq Ft
Leisure Estates
$1,952/month
619 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,948/month
780 Sq Ft
Kennydale
$1,928/month
687 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,881/month
688 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$1,877/month
789 Sq Ft
Carriage Lane
$1,867/month
680 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,836/month
713 Sq Ft

Which Renton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Renton with the most apartments available are Cascade, Sunset and Renton Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,738/month
677 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,881/month
688 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,836/month
713 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,671/month
658 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,328/month
821 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,718/month
670 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,668/month
629 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,984/month
710 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,948/month
780 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,824/month
608 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 $1,837, you’ll want to make about $6,123 per month or $73,476 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

Brentwood

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South Lake Washington

Renton, WA

Studio
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$1,830/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,276/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,956/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,896/month
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2800 NE Sunset Blvd,
Renton, WA 98056

$1,975 - $4,848

1-3 Beds

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229 Andover Park E,
Seattle, WA 98188

$1,460 - $6,830

Studio - 3 Beds

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Alaire Apartment Homes

510 Stevens Ave SW,
Renton, WA 98057

$1,829 - $2,844 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Crown Pointe

Crown Pointe

3788 NE 4th St,
Renton, WA 98056

$1,678 - $2,060

1-2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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