Sunset offers affordable living with excellent commuting access in this western Renton neighborhood. Rental options include mid-century homes and apartment communities at more accessible rates than similar properties closer to Bellevue or Seattle. The area provides exceptional access to both I-405 connections and Renton Landing shopping, creating practical convenience for households working throughout the Seattle metropolitan area.
Mountain views reward residents in Cascade, where this southeastern Renton neighborhood offers panoramic vistas of Mount Rainier from its hillside position. Most rental communities include amenities like fitness centers and outdoor spaces taking advantage of the natural surroundings. The area provides an ideal balance of affordability and accessibility, with housing costs below Seattle averages despite reasonable commute times to both Seattle and Bellevue via nearby I-405.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Renton, WA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,000, after rising 0.7% last month. Prices remain down 0.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Renton rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Seattle metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Renton’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"Renton renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "With expensive rents in tech hubs, it comes as no surprise that cost of living is a source of dissatisfaction in Renton."
Key findings in Renton include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
