Downtown Renton

Renton, WA

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Downtown Renton - Renton, WA

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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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Renton is $1,595 for a studio, $1,835 for one bedroom, $2,150 for two bedrooms, and $2,991 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Renton has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 563 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,595/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 730 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,835/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 978 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,150/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,200 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,991/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

93

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

60

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

78

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Riverview Park
  • Lakeridge Park
  • Kubota Gardens
  • Pritchard Island Beach
  • Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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