Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Renton, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Renton, WA rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $124 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Renton runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 116 rentals available for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Renton sit around $1,399/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,725/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,189/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,250/month, while apartments sit at $2,065/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
La Crosse rents fell 59.5% year over year to $2,050/month across 17 rentals, marking a steep local decline compared to the modest citywide rise of 1.9%. Windwood also saw a drop of 53.5%, showing significant variation within Renton's neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Renton
$2,200/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Renton is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Renton
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Renton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Renton, WA
Average rent prices in Renton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Renton, WA
Rent prices in Renton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Renton is $2,065, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Renton run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,189.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,399 |  3% | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,189 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,880 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,897 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cascade | $2,260 | |
Downtown Renton | $2,109 | |
Earlington Hill | $1,725 | |
Glencoe | $2,159 | |
Kennydale | $2,078 | |
President Park | $2,200 | |
Shadow Hawk | $2,312 | |
South Renton | $1,907 | |
Sunset | $1,899 | |
The Orchards | $2,384 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,065 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,125 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,189
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,880
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,897
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Cascade
Average rent
$2,260
President Park
Average rent
$2,200
Sunset
Average rent
$1,899
Kennydale
Average rent
$2,078
South Renton
Average rent
$1,907
Earlington Hill
Average rent
$1,725
Glencoe
Average rent
$2,159
Downtown Renton
Average rent
$2,109
The Orchards
Average rent
$2,384
Shadow Hawk
Average rent
$2,312
Apartments
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
The table above reflects average rent prices in Renton, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Renton, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Renton and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Renton
13%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Renton, WA is 19% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Renton
13920 Se 136th Pl #A, Renton, WA 98059
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
21h ago
19002 108th Ave Se Apt 1-4, Renton, WA 98055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,021–$4,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1400 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,259–$4,377
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2100 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,908–$4,510
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$5,657
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,021–$4,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$5,657
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2307 Ne 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,537–$2,199
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,115–$4,287
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,021–$4,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Renton, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Renton rental market.
How much is rent in Renton?
The average rent in Renton is $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Renton?
Average rent prices in Renton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Renton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Renton is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Renton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Renton are Earlington Hill ($1,725/mo), Sunset ($1,899/mo), and South Renton ($1,907/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Renton?
To comfortably afford rent in Renton, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Renton?
Renton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Washington State's rental landscape.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).