Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Renton

Affordability in Renton, WA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Renton is $1,998 and the median household income is $100,432 annually, with 46% of residents renting their homes. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Renton, offering income-qualified renters an alternative to market-rate costs.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Renton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 344 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Renton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Renton rates 37 out of 100 for walkability ("Car-Dependent"), 37 out of 100 for transit ("Some Transit"), and 24 out of 100 for bikeability. These scores reflect the immediate surroundings of the assisted properties and may vary by location within the city.

Schools

Renton is served by 39 schools across 7 districts, including 20 elementary, 5 middle, and 14 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Renton, WA

The median household income in Renton is $100,432 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent sits at $1,998 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates, which helps illustrate the gap that income-restricted housing is designed to bridge for lower-income renters.

• Median household income: $100,432/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,998/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 46% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

With nearly half of Renton households renting, demand for affordable options is significant. The 489 income-restricted units across 6 HUD-assisted properties in the city represent an important resource for renters who qualify.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 affordable housing properties in Renton have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data for HUD-assisted properties in this city.