Rent in Renton, WA
Across Renton's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,416 a month, with figures from $2,099–$2,770. The highest typical rent is in 98059 ($2,518) and the lowest in 98057 ($2,219). Owner-occupied homes in King County pay about 0.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,954 | $1,533–$2,270 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,998 | $1,707–$2,370 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $2,416 | $2,099–$2,770 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $3,058 | $1,906–$3,610 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $3,523 | $2,966–$4,300 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Renton ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Renton, WA?
- About $2,416 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,099–$2,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Renton, WA?
- About $1,998 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,707–$2,370. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Renton, WA?
- About $3,058 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,906–$3,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Renton, WA?
- About $1,954 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,533–$2,270. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Renton, WA?
- About $3,523 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,966–$4,300. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Renton ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 98059 has the highest typical rent at $2,518 a month, and 98057 the lowest at $2,219.
- What is the property tax rate in Renton, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in King County pay a typical 0.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Renton rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).