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Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

What is the average rent in Renton, WA?

$1,830/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Renton, WA is $1,830 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Renton rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Renton, you can expect to pay about $1,588 per month for a studio, $1,830 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,234 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,754 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,588/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,830/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,234/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,754/month
1,238 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,431/month
757 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,209/month
1,641 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,998/month
2,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,627/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,144/month
890 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 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton?

Based on current rent prices, Brentwood, Honey Dew Estates and President Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brentwood
$1,543/month
622 Sq Ft
Honey Dew Estates
$1,543/month
622 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,545/month
627 Sq Ft
Springbrook Terrace
$1,575/month
582 Sq Ft
Ashburn Condominiums
$1,575/month
582 Sq Ft
Winsper
$1,590/month
773 Sq Ft
Sunnybrook
$1,590/month
773 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,599/month
640 Sq Ft
Carriage Lane
$1,633/month
688 Sq Ft
Northwestern Garden
$1,701/month
640 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,354/month
791 Sq Ft
Sunset
$2,263/month
705 Sq Ft
Kennydale
$2,108/month
648 Sq Ft
Fairwood Crest
$1,904/month
690 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,884/month
731 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,861/month
734 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,852/month
704 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,778/month
673 Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,748/month
683 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,729/month
619 Sq Ft

Which Renton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,748/month
683 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,354/month
791 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,729/month
619 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,852/month
704 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,778/month
673 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,714/month
660 Sq Ft
Carriage Lane
$1,633/month
688 Sq Ft
Sunset
$2,263/month
705 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,861/month
734 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,599/month
640 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 $1,830, you’ll want to make about $6,100 per month or $73,200 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

Renton, WA

South Lake Washington

Renton, WA

Studio
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$2,055/month
One Bedroom
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$2,399/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,167/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,923/month
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Copper Ridge

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4600 Davis Ave S,
Renton, WA 98055

$1,475 - $2,575

1-3 Beds

Crown Pointe

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3788 NE 4th St,
Renton, WA 98056

$1,964 - $2,290

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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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