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Average Rent in Renton, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Renton, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,338/mo
▲ +39.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,754/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Renton, WA
Compare average rent across Renton, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton 98056 | $2,766 | $1,969 | 3 | 24 |
| Renton 98059 | $2,359 | $1,755 | 1 | 3 |
| Renton 98058 | $2,099 | $1,765 | 1 | 16 |
| Renton 98057 | $1,914 | $1,315 | 3 | 10 |
| Renton 98055 | $1,815 | $1,566 | 2 | 11 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Renton, WA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Renton, WA is $2,338 per month across 8 apartment communities and 23 available units. Rents have increased $638 (39.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Metropolitan Collection Apartments starting at $1,754/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,338/mo.
Prices range from $1,754 to $3,671 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Renton, WA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Renton, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Renton, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Collection Apartments | $1,754/mo | $1,754/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| The Windsor | $1,755/mo | $1,755/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Berkshire Apartment Homes | $1,755/mo | $1,879/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
| The Becket | $1,945/mo | $2,071/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Bristol at Southport | $2,331/mo | $3,014/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Vesta Properties | $2,525/mo | $2,525/mo | 1 | 5 |
| Harrington Square Apartments | $2,644/mo | $2,754/mo | 2 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for Renton, WA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Renton, WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$94,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,338/mo.
Comfortable income
$112,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,754/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Renton, WA is $96,626 , about 14% 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) | $2,338 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,097/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.
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