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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Renton, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Renton rent stands today
Renton, WA rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,302/month. Renters today are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend despite being 3.1% below the peak from September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Renton runs 19.3% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 132 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Renton sit around $1,375/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,226/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,800/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Vercello rents fell 58.1% year over year to $2,217/month across 12 rentals. Honey Creek Ridge also saw a 50.0% decline to $1,975/month, showing localized cooldowns amid Renton's overall rent growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Renton
$2,302/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Renton is $2,302 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $372 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Renton
132
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 7% 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 $2,057, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Renton run $1,654 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,225.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,226 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,950 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 4% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cascade | $2,277 | |
Downtown Renton | $2,315 | |
Earlington Hill | $1,791 | |
Kennydale | $2,109 | |
President Park | $2,311 | |
Renton Hill | $2,495 | |
South Renton | $2,200 | |
Sunset | $1,650 | |
Tiffany Park | $2,304 | |
Victoria Park | $2,278 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,057 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,226
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
President Park
Average rent
$2,311
Sunset
Average rent
$1,650
Cascade
Average rent
$2,277
Kennydale
Average rent
$2,109
South Renton
Average rent
$2,200
Earlington Hill
Average rent
$1,791
Downtown Renton
Average rent
$2,315
Tiffany Park
Average rent
$2,304
Renton Hill
Average rent
$2,495
Victoria Park
Average rent
$2,278
Apartments
Average rent
$2,057
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
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
19%higher than the national median
2%lower 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
13920 Se 136th Pl #A, Renton, WA 98059
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 13
8h ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,444
Apartment for rent
8h ago
495 Renton Center Way Sw, Renton, WA 98057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$2,117
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
19002 108th Ave Se Apt 1-4, Renton, WA 98055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tiffany Park house for rent in Renton
1928 Beacon Way Se, Renton, WA 98058
4 beds
3 baths
$10,150
House for rent
46m ago
2100 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,975–$4,637
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
44m ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,247–$4,975
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1400 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,187–$4,137
Apartment for rent
44m ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,247–$4,975
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
300 Vuemont Pl Ne, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,200
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2955 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,444
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2307 Ne 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,077
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10415 Se 174th St, Renton, WA 98055
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$2,200
Apartment for rent
44m ago
Verified
2950 Ne 11th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,247–$4,975
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2307 Ne 4th St, Renton, WA 98056
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,569–$2,077
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 $2,302 per month as of July 25, 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 7% since last year.
How does Renton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Renton is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $372 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Renton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Renton are Sunset ($1,650/mo), Earlington Hill ($1,791/mo), and Kennydale ($2,109/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Renton?
To comfortably afford rent in Renton, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Renton?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Renton average around $1,720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,200/month.
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).