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Rental Market Trends in Renton, WA

What is the average rent in Renton, WA?

$1,843/month

Average Rent

697 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Renton, WA is $1,843 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/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 $1,557 per month for a studio, $1,843 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,247 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,737 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,557/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,843/month
697 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,247/month
979 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,737/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,231/month
954 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,007/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
727 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 0.7%, which averages out to $13 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Renton, WA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $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
33% $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, Winsper and Orchards are the most affordable neighborhoods in Renton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
President Park
$1,645/month
625 Sq Ft
Winsper
$1,666/month
762 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,684/month
654 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,709/month
662 Sq Ft
Springbrook Terrace
$1,736/month
648 Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,738/month
671 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,756/month
639 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,787/month
611 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$1,790/month
695 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,848/month
678 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Renton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,478/month
802 Sq Ft
East Renton Highlands
$2,266/month
787 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$2,012/month
698 Sq Ft
Talbot Hill
$1,909/month
712 Sq Ft
Downtown Renton
$1,873/month
696 Sq Ft
Leisure Estates
$1,869/month
611 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,848/month
678 Sq Ft
Rolling Hills
$1,790/month
695 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,787/month
611 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,756/month
639 Sq Ft

Which Renton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cascade
$1,738/month
671 Sq Ft
Sunset
$1,848/month
678 Sq Ft
Cascade-Fairwood
$2,012/month
698 Sq Ft
President Park
$1,645/month
625 Sq Ft
Renton Hill
$1,756/month
639 Sq Ft
South Lake Washington
$2,478/month
802 Sq Ft
South Renton
$1,709/month
662 Sq Ft
Orchards
$1,684/month
654 Sq Ft
Liberty Ridge
$1,787/month
611 Sq Ft
Leisure Estates
$1,869/month
611 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 $1,843, you’ll want to make about $6,143 per month or $73,716 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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Renton, WA

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Apartment Averages

President Park

Renton, WA

South Lake Washington

Renton, WA

Studio
-
$2,040/month
One Bedroom
$1,688/month
$2,454/month
Two Bedroom
$1,886/month
$3,148/month
Three Bedroom
$1,948/month
$4,213/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

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229 Andover Park E,
Seattle, WA 98188

$1,540 - $2,500

Studio - 3 Beds

Parker Landing

Parker Landing

4600 Davis Ave S,
Renton, WA 98055

$1,599 - $2,449 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Alaire Apartment Homes

Alaire Apartment Homes

510 Stevens Ave SW,
Renton, WA 98057

$1,804 - $2,506 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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