Average Rent in Renton, WA
16 apartment buildings, 148 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,308/mo
The Berkshire Apartment Homes
Properties
16
tracked daily
Units
148
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 16 properties in Renton, WA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Renton, WA Rent Prices
All 16 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Berkshire Apartment Homes
1300 Eagle Ridge Dr S, Renton, WA 98055, USA
Avana at South Station
4708 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, USA
Metropolitan Collection Apartments
339 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA 98057, USA
Heritage Hills
1300 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA
The Becket
17333 121st Ln SE, Renton, WA 98058, USA
Constellation
1455 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA
Alaire Apartment Homes
510 Stevens Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Berkshire Apartment Homes 1300 Eagle Ridge Dr S, Renton, WA 98055, USA | $1,308 | $1,650 | $2.44 | 3.7 (158) | 22 |
| 2 | Avana at South Station 4708 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, USA | $1,445 | $1,705 | $2.39 | 3.3 (128) | 17 |
| 3 | Metropolitan Collection Apartments 339 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA 98057, USA | $1,534 | $1,722 | $2.74 | 4.2 (107) | 5 |
| 4 | Heritage Hills 1300 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA | $1,616 | $2,130 | $2.57 | 4.3 (154) | 5 |
| 5 | The Becket 17333 121st Ln SE, Renton, WA 98058, USA | $1,622 | $1,989 | $2.24 | 3.8 (211) | 24 |
| 6 | Constellation 1455 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA | $1,704 | $1,966 | $2.34 | 4.4 (273) | 2 |
| 7 | Alaire Apartment Homes 510 Stevens Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA | $1,713 | $2,330 | $2.10 | 3.2 (279) | 25 |
Rent & Price History by Building
The Berkshire Apartment Homes
3.7 (158)1300 Eagle Ridge Dr S, Renton, WA 98055, USA
Avana at South Station
3.3 (128)4708 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188, USA
Metropolitan Collection Apartments
4.2 (107)339 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA 98057, USA
Heritage Hills
4.3 (154)1300 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA
The Becket
3.8 (211)17333 121st Ln SE, Renton, WA 98058, USA
Constellation
4.4 (273)1455 S Puget Dr, Renton, WA 98055, USA
By Area
Renton, WA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 7 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Renton, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Renton, WA is $2,227 per month, based on 148 units across 16 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,308 at The Berkshire Apartment Homes to $4,497 at Bella Vista.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,048/mo | $1,445/mo | 53 |
| 1 Bed | $1,863/mo | $1,308/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $2,658/mo | $1,704/mo | 42 |
| 3 Bed | $2,933/mo | $2,426/mo | 10 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Renton, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Renton, WA averages $1,863/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,658/mo. At the local median household income of $96,626, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Renton, WA at $1,923/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Renton, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Seattle
Demand in the Seattle rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Boeing
- Providence Health & Services
- PACCAR
Mean one-way commute in Renton, WA is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Renton, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$89,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,227/mo.
Comfortable income
$107,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,308/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Renton, WA is $96,626 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Renton, WA
Overall prices in Renton, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Renton, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,227 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,986/mo |
Population
105,279
Median household income
$96,626
Census median rent
$1,923/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Washington
How Renton, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Renton, WA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,968 | +33% | +2.8% | 58 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,554 | -30% | -1.9% | 19 |
| Lacey, WA | $1,853 | -17% | -1.5% | 15 |
| Shoreline, WA | $2,200 | -1% | +1.4% | 14 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,393 | -37% | +0.3% | 13 |
| Kent, WA | $2,055 | -8% | +3.4% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Renton, WA?
The average rent in Renton, WA is $2,227 per month, based on 148 units across 16 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Renton, WA?
The median asking rent in Renton, WA is $2,062 per month, computed from 148 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,227/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Renton, WA?
The lowest available rent in Renton, WA starts at $1,308 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Renton, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Renton, WA average $1,863/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,308/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Renton, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Renton, WA average $2,658/mo. Units start from $1,704/mo across 42 units currently listed.
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