Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Renton, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Renton rent stands today
Renton, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,322/month. Renters are paying about $15 more per month on average than last year, a modest change given the market's return to its peak this month.
Compared to national trends
Renton runs 22.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 143 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Renton start around $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,668/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,212/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,800/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,400/month, while apartments are lower at $2,073/month, with apartments making up just over half of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Union rents fell 73.8% year over year to $2,247/month, and South Lake Washington dropped 52.3% to $2,234/month. These declines contrast with the citywide flat trend, marking a pronounced local cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Renton
$2,322/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Renton is $2,322 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $422 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Renton
143
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Renton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Renton, WA
Average rent prices in Renton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,073, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Renton run $1,699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 |  9% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,668 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,212 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 5% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cascade | $2,255 | |
Downtown Renton | $2,139 | |
Earlington Hill | $1,935 | |
Kennydale | $3,150 | |
La Crosse | $2,477 | |
North Renton | $1,950 | |
President Park | $2,177 | |
Renton Hill | $2,025 | |
South Renton | $2,037 | |
Sunset | $2,024 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,073 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,820 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 17% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,668
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,212
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Sunset
Average rent
$2,024
Kennydale
Average rent
$3,150
Cascade
Average rent
$2,255
South Renton
Average rent
$2,037
Earlington Hill
Average rent
$1,935
President Park
Average rent
$2,177
Downtown Renton
Average rent
$2,139
Renton Hill
Average rent
$2,025
North Renton
Average rent
$1,950
La Crosse
Average rent
$2,477
Apartments
Average rent
$2,073
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,820
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
17%
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
22%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Renton, WA is 21% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Discover rentals in Renton, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Renton
Studio
1 bath
$441
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,444–$1,753
Apartment for rent
2d ago
19002 108th Ave Se Apt 1-4, Renton, WA 98055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sunset apartment for rent in Renton
906 Glennwood Ave Ne #6, Renton, WA 98056
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Renton
2 beds
2 baths
$8,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,111–$4,970
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2100 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,524–$4,439
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$5,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,444–$1,753
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
650 Duvall Ave Ne, Renton, WA 98059
2–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,147–$3,237
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
2 beds
1 bath
$2,065–$2,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$5,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,444–$1,753
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
14700 Se Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA 98058
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,497
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
2 beds
1 bath
$2,065–$2,200
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
2223 Benson Rd S, Renton, WA 98055
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,178–$5,223
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
14700 Se Petrovitsky Rd, Renton, WA 98058
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,769–$2,497
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 $2,322 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Renton?
Average rent prices in Renton have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Renton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Renton is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $422 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Renton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Renton are Earlington Hill ($1,935/mo), North Renton ($1,950/mo), and Sunset ($2,024/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Renton?
To comfortably afford rent in Renton, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Renton?
February offers the best rental deals in Renton, with rents running about 4.6% lower than September's peak prices. June and July see the most competition with higher demand, while September and December experience less overall demand.
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).