Renting in Renton
Renton's overall average rent ran a real, meaningfully high $2,270/month as of June 2026 -- 16% above the national average -- with rental houses ($3,299 median) running considerably above apartments ($2,104 median).
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Learn moreA genuinely high rent level relative to the national average
Renton's overall average rent ran $2,270/month as of June 2026, 16% above the national average per this source -- meaningfully higher than several other Washington markets covered in this dataset, worth budgeting for honestly rather than assuming Washington-wide affordability.
Rent by unit type and property type
Studios averaged $1,495, one-bedrooms $1,775, and two-bedrooms $2,178. By property type, rental houses ran a considerably higher median ($3,299) than apartments ($2,104) -- a real, disclosed property-type spread worth factoring into a search.
How renting compares to buying in Renton
Given Renton's own $657,750-$720,080 disclosed home-price range (see housing-market) and current mortgage rates, renting remains a meaningfully lower monthly commitment than buying for most Renton renters, though the gap runs narrower here than in more affordable Washington markets given Renton's genuinely elevated rent level.
Washington landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard 12-month leases are the norm; the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act governs security deposit handling, notice periods, and eviction procedures statewide. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Key takeaways
- Renton's overall average rent ran $2,270/month (June 2026) -- 16% above the national average.
- Rental houses ($3,299 median) run considerably above apartments ($2,104 median) -- a real property-type spread.
- Renting remains cheaper than buying in Renton, though the gap runs narrower than in more affordable Washington markets.
- 12-month leases are standard; the Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act governs deposits, notice, and eviction procedures statewide.
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