Downtown Renton

Renton, WA

Downtown Renton - Renton, WA

Area Guide

The historic and commercial heart of fast-growing Renton

Historic • Charming • Urban • Vibrant • Walkable • Growing •

Tucked in the green hills just south of Lake Washington, Downtown Renton is a charming neighborhood brimming with natural beauty and historic character. Located in the heart of Renton, this community offers a slew of diverse eateries, salons, coffeehouses, bars, boutiques, and antique shops in old-fashioned buildings lined up along South 3rd Street.

Located about 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Renton may appear to be a suburb at first glance, but this large (and still growing) city is home to the Boeing Company, the Federal Reserve Bank of Seattle, and other major businesses that are all situated within a five-mile radius of downtown. Renton is also the location of the training facility for the Seattle Seahawks, and just six miles east of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Renting an apartment in Downtown Renton provides the ultimate live-work-play lifestyle, with countless desirable amenities located within easy walking distance. Numerous outdoor destinations are also convenient to the neighborhood, including Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Renton is $1,600 for a studio, $1,889 for one bedroom, $2,169 for two bedrooms, and $2,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Renton has increased by 3.6% in the past year.