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Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

What is the average rent in Renton, WA?

$1,811/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Renton, WA is $1,811 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/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 $1,559 per month for a studio, $1,811 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,193 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,705 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,559/month
476 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,811/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,193/month
980 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,705/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,347/month
777 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,297/month
1,617 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,037/month
2,382 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,769/month
744 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,947/month
720 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,481/month
1,349 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Renton, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $22 less 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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Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Last Updated October 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
15% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
43% Above $2,000/month

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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
$1,425/month
617 Sq Ft
Honey Dew Estates
$1,425/month
617 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,467/month
610 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,469/month
627 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,562/month
595 Sq Ft
Akers Farms
$1,699/month
627 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,715/month
657 Sq Ft
Northwestern Garden
$1,724/month
644 Sq Ft
Springbrook Terrace
$1,728/month
644 Sq Ft
Ashburn Condominiums
$1,728/month
644 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,247/month
791 Sq Ft
Kennydale
$2,209/month
650 Sq Ft
Sunset
$2,095/month
710 Sq Ft
Leisure Estates
$2,085/month
590 Sq Ft
Fairwood Crest
$1,919/month
659 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,915/month
710 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,904/month
721 Sq Ft
Carriage Lane
$1,792/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,776/month
677 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,767/month
641 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
$1,729/month
679 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,247/month
791 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,562/month
595 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,767/month
641 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$1,915/month
710 Sq Ft
Cascade Vista
$1,715/month
657 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,467/month
610 Sq Ft
Sunset
$2,095/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,776/month
677 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,469/month
627 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 $1,811, you’ll want to make about $6,036 per month or $72,432 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
-
$1,858/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,245/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,947/month
Three Bedroom
-
$3,857/month
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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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