City · 105,317 residents · King County, Washington

Renton , Washington

In Renton, a typical home is worth $672,600 and typical rent is $1,998 a month. Compared with all of King County, the typical home value is 22% lower and typical household income is 19% lower.

Typical home value

$672,600

22% below the county

19% above Washington
- Renton
- King
- Washington
Typical rent

$1,998a month

4% below the county

14% above Washington
- Renton
- King
- Washington
Typical household income

$100,432a year

19% below the county

2% above Washington
- Renton
- King
- Washington
Households that own their home

54%

1 points below the county

9 points below Washington
- Renton
- King
- Washington

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data

Typical home value: $724,991; 2.1% less than 12 months ago; Typical home value from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $649,086 to $724,991.
Typical rent: $2,252 a month; 3% more than 12 months ago; Typical rent from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $1,949 to $2,252.

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Renton is in King County. The FHA loan limit ($1,063,750 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of King County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Renton apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

Nearby, in Tukwila, the typical home value is $489,000: 27% less than in Renton ($672,600).
The typical home in Renton is worth $672,600, 22% less than in King County as a whole ($859,900).
The typical household income in Renton is $100,432, 19% less than in King County as a whole ($124,746).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Renton

What homes there are in Renton, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

Kind of home: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton	King County	Washington	United States
Detached house	51%	50%	62%	61%
Attached house	7%	5%	4%	6%
Building of 2 to 4	7%	5%	6%	8%
Apartments (5 or more)	33%	38%	22%	19%
Mobile home	2%	1%	6%	6%
Boat, RV and other	Unreliable estimate	0%	0%	0%

As in King County, most homes in Renton are detached houses (51%).

Year built

Year built: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton	King County	Washington	United States
Before 1960	15%	23%	21%	26%
1960–1979	25%	23%	23%	24%
1980–1999	30%	25%	27%	25%
2000–2009	20%	13%	15%	14%
2010 or later	11%	16%	14%	11%

Homes in Renton are newer: the typical year built is 1988; in King County, 1983.

There is more room for a big family here: 53% of homes have 3 bedrooms or more, against 50% in King County.

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

Value of owner-occupied homes: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton
Under $100K	4%
$100K–$200K	2%
$200K–$300K	4%
$300K–$500K	17%
$500K–$750K	33%
$750K–$1M	22%
$1M or more	18%

At least 83% of owner-occupied homes in Renton are worth less than $1,000,000, below the FHA loan limit for King County ($1,063,750).

Monthly rent with utilities

Monthly rent with utilities: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton
Under $500	5%
$500–$999	3%
$1,000–$1,499	11%
$1,500–$1,999	31%
$2,000–$2,499	24%
$2,500–$2,999	15%
$3,000 or more	11%

About 75% of rented homes in Renton cost less than HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent for King County ($2,549).

With a mortgage

$2,828 a month

King County: $3,273 a month

Without a mortgage

$934 a month

King County: $1,116 a month

Owners with a mortgage

69%

King County: 70%

The typical cost for an owner with a mortgage in Renton is $2,828 a month, less than in King County ($3,273); without one, $934.

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

Change since 2015–2019: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton	King County	Washington	United States
Typical home value	+68%	+57%	+67%	+53%
Typical rent	+30%	+30%	+40%	+33%
Typical household income	+29%	+31%	+33%	+29%

The typical home value in Renton rose 68% since 2015–2019, more than in King County (57%).

The typical rent in Renton rose 30% since 2015–2019, about the same as in King County (30%).

To compare: typical income in Renton rose 29%; the home, +68%; the rent, +30%.

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

How people live: Renton and its comparisons
Measure	Renton	King County	Washington	United States
Rental vacancy	4.6%	5.3%	4.5%	5.5%
Homeowner vacancy	Unreliable estimate	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%
More than one person per room	5.2%	3.9%	3.5%	3.4%
People per household	2.57	2.39	2.50	2.53
Drive alone	62%	50%	63%	69%
Carpool	10%	7%	9%	9%
Public transit	4%	7%	3%	3%
Walk or bike	2%	5%	4%	3%
Work from home	22%	29%	20%	15%
Other means	1%	1%	1%	2%
Typical commute	Unreliable estimate	20 to 29 minutes	20 to 29 minutes	20 to 29 minutes

Much as in King County, the rental vacancy rate in Renton is 4.6%.

More households are short on space in Renton: 5.2% have more than one person per room; in King County, 3.9%.

On average, a household in Renton has 2.57 people, more than in King County (2.39).

To get to work, 62% of workers in Renton drive alone; in King County, 50%.

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Renton?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Renton, worth $672,600, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 66% of the typical household income in Renton, which is $100,432 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $237,878 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of King County.

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Your numbers

Home priceLocal data

Starts at the typical home value in Renton. Change it to the price you have in mind.

Your credit score

620 or higher580 to 619500 to 579Under 500

Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment

That is $23,541 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

Interest rate%

This week's average ± a quarter or half point.

Term

30 years20 years15 years

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Property tax per year$Estimate: the typical effective rate in Renton is 0.9% of the home's value (Census ACS).Home insurance per year$An example, not official data: get quotes from several insurers.HOA dues per month$Add the FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium to the loan

Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$5,550

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount: $660,418
Total interest: $950,186
Paid off in: November 2056

Includes $11,359 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

Comfortable
up to $2,343 a month
Tight
$2,343 to $3,013 a month
Hard
more than $3,013 a month
Your payment · 66%

Compared with the typical household income in Renton ($100,432 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as

Payment partsBalance and interestPayment table

Monthly payment breakdown
Principal & interest	$4,474
Property tax	$499
Home insurance	$280
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)	$297

You need at least $23,541 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

See which down payment help you qualify for in Renton

This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Renton and King County

Renton is in King County, Washington. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Renton's own numbers

Typical home value: $672,600
Typical monthly rent: $1,998
Typical yearly household income: $100,432
Households that own their home: 54%
Effective property tax rate: 0.89%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of King County

FHA limit, one-unit home: $1,063,750
Conventional limit, one unit: $1,063,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $2,549
Price change over 5 years (FHFA): +37%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone: 1%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of King County.

Everything about King County

Buying

Buying a home in Renton

A typical home in Renton is worth $672,600: 22% below the county and 19% above Washington. With the typical household income in Renton ($100,432 a year), a typical home costs 6.7 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

Renton 6.7 years
King 6.9 years
Washington 5.8 years
United States 4.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in King County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in King County rose 101% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of King County.

2016: +13.4%
2017: +12.7%
2018: +9.2%
2019: +1.8%
2020: +3.5%
2021: +11.3%
2022: +15.8%
2023: +0.2%
2024: +4.8%
2025: +0.9%

Change in FHFA’s price index in King County, Washington and the United States
Period	County	Washington	U.S.
Last year (2025)	+0.9%	+1.8%	+2.9%
5 years (2020–2025)	+37%	+44%	+47%
10 years (2015–2025)	+101%	+113%	+85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Renton next to King County, Washington and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value

Renton $672,600
King $859,900
Washington $564,600
United States $332,700

Typical monthly rent

Renton $1,998
King $2,092
Washington $1,760
United States $1,413

Typical yearly household income

Renton $100,432
King $124,746
Washington $98,141
United States $80,734

See the full table

Renton next to King County and Washington
Measure	Renton	King County	Washington	U.S.
Typical home value	$672,600 22% below the county	$859,900	$564,600	$332,700
Typical monthly rent	$1,998 4% below the county	$2,092	$1,760	$1,413
Typical yearly household income	$100,432 19% below the county	$124,746	$98,141	$80,734
Households that own their home	54% 1 points below the county	55%	64%	65%
Typical yearly property tax	$5,969 16% below the county	$7,114	$4,556	$3,119
Effective property tax rate	0.89% 0.06 points above the county	0.83%	0.81%	0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income	54% 7 points above the county	47%	50%	51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below King County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Renton

For a typical $672,600 home in Renton, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Renton's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

FHA, 3.5% down $5,550a month
Least cash to close

Down payment
$23,541

Cash to close
$43,719

Rate
7.18%

Mortgage insurance
FHA MIP · $297
Conventional, 5% down $5,427a month

Down payment
$33,630

Cash to close
$53,808

Rate
7.18%

Mortgage insurance
PMI · $319
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $4,424a month

Down payment
$134,520

Cash to close
$154,698

Rate
7.18%

Mortgage insurance
None
ITIN, 15% down (example) $5,046a month

Down payment
$100,890

Cash to close
$121,068

Rate
8.18%

Mortgage insurance
None

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Renton
Loan	Monthly payment	Down payment	Loan amount	Rate	Mortgage insurance	Cash to close	Minimum score
FHA, 3.5% down Least cash to close	$5,550	$23,541	$660,418	7.18%	FHA MIP · $297	$43,719	580
Conventional, 5% down	$5,427	$33,630	$638,970	7.18%	PMI · $319	$53,808	620*
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI	$4,424	$134,520	$538,080	7.18%	None	$154,698	620*
ITIN, 15% down (example)	$5,046	$100,890	$571,710	8.18%	None	$121,068	Set by the lender

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Renton and for King County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Renton

0.89%of the home’s value each year

$5,969 a year for the typical owner in Renton.

Renton 0.89%
King 0.83%
Washington 0.81%

What Washington publishes Exemption for people 61 and older or with disabilities (Washington State Department of Revenue)

Exemptions and deadlines in Washington

Flood risk in King County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of King County.

Homes in the high-risk zone: 1%; 5,797
Of those, with NFIP insurance: 44%

Homes in the high-risk zone and with NFIP insurance: King County, Washington and the U.S.
Measure	County	Washington	U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone	1%	1.6%	3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance	44%	40%	48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Renton

Typical rent in Renton is $1,998 a month: 4% below the county. In Renton, 54% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of King County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($2,549 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $49.02 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of King County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

HUD fair market rent in King County (Fiscal year 2027)
Size	Fair rent a month	Hourly wage	Yearly income
Studio	$2,091	$40.21	$83,640
1 bedroom	$2,180	$41.92	$87,200
2 bedrooms	$2,549	$49.02	$101,960
3 bedrooms	$3,324	$63.92	$132,960
4 bedrooms	$3,954	$76.04	$158,160

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Renton

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Renton has 5 ZIP codes with their own.

For 2 bedrooms it runs from $2,240 in 98057 to $2,770 in 98059.

3 of the 5 are above the fair market rent for King County ($2,549).

Fair market rent by ZIP code and size in Renton, fiscal year 2027.

98055	$2,170	$2,270	$2,650	$3,460	$4,110
98056	$2,080	$2,160	$2,530	$3,300	$3,920
98057	$1,840	$1,920	$2,240	$2,920	$3,470
98058	$2,160	$2,250	$2,630	$3,430	$4,080
98059	$2,270	$2,370	$2,770	$3,610	$4,300

ZIP code 2 bd3 bd
98055 $2,650$3,460
98056 $2,530$3,300
98057 $2,240$2,920
98058 $2,630$3,430
98059 $2,770$3,610

3 of these ZIP codes cross the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Renton when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (external site)

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Renton

HUD lists 15 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Renton. These are the largest.

Golden Cedars 408 Monroe Ave NE, Renton 98056 369 homes, 366 low-income · Studio: 45 · 1 bd: 297 · 2 bd: 27 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
Royal Hills Apartments 3000 SE Royal Hills Dr, Renton 98058 284 homes, 280 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 156 · 3 bd: 68 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families (425) 228-4488
Renton Crest 3151 NE 16th St, Renton 98056 274 homes, 270 low-income · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 180 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, families
Reserve at Renton, the 495 Rainier Ave S, Renton 98057 219 homes, 217 low-income · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 163 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
Fairwood Apartments 14300 SE 171st Way, Renton 98058 176 homes, 174 low-income · 1 bd: 108 · 2 bd: 68 · In service since 1997

See all 601 buildings in King County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Renton

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There are 4 HUD-approved agencies with an office in King County; 3 say they serve in Spanish.

Local programs None For Renton or King County
Housing authorities 2 Named for Renton or King County
Counseling agencies 4 HUD-approved, with an office in King County
Local legal help None Serves King County

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Renton

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Renton or King County. The ones below are statewide in Washington: they work in Renton the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Washington

Home Advantage Downpayment Assistance

Statewide in Washington

Washington state commission 0% second mortgage for 3%, 4% or 5% of the first mortgage, with no monthly payments; you do not need to be a first-time buyer. Offered by Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Deferred

See the program Official page
Covenant Homeownership Program

Statewide in Washington

Washington state commission loan with no monthly payments of up to 20% of the price (maximum $150,000) plus closing costs, for first-time buyers whose family lived in Washington before 1968 and belonged to a group affected by housing discrimination, including Hispanic people. Offered by Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Deferred

See the program Official page
House Key Opportunity DPA

Statewide in Washington

Washington state commission loan of up to $15,000 at 1% simple interest, with no monthly payments, for the down payment and closing costs of first-time buyers with the House Key Opportunity mortgage. Offered by Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

Deferred

See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Renton

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Renton, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

H
Homesight

4219 S Othello St Ste 130B, Seattle · 6 miles away · Spanish

Also serves in Vietnamese.
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
(206) 760-4205
EC
El Centro de la Raza

2524 16th Ave S, Seattle · 9 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
(206) 957-4634
UL
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle

105 14th Ave Ste 200, Seattle · 10 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
(206) 461-3792

Every agency in King County All counseling agencies in Washington

Help in Spanish near Renton

2 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Renton

HUD’s record names them for Renton or King County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

HA City of Renton Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (425) 226-1850
Ha of King County Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (206) 574-1100

One other authority has an office in King County: see the list Source: HUD

Legal help in Renton

No legal help resource on our list is for Renton or King County in particular.

If you have a problem with your landlord, an eviction notice or a scam, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) search shows the free legal aid offices that serve your area.

Cities

Other cities in King County

These cities are also in King County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about King County Housing in Washington

See 28 more cities in King County, with prices and rents

Every city has its own page with prices, rents and help.

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Renton, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If King County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

Keep going

Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Renton.

All guides

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Questions

Housing questions about Renton

Short answers with the numbers for Renton and all of King County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Renton?

The typical home value in Renton is $672,600, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in King County it is $859,900.

How much does it cost to rent in Renton?

Typical rent in Renton is $1,998 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in King County is $2,549.

What is the FHA loan limit in Renton?

Renton uses the FHA limit for all of King County (2026): $1,063,750 for a one-unit home and $2,045,700 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Renton?

The typical homeowner in Renton pays $5,969 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.89% of the home’s value; in King County, the rate is 0.83%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Renton?

There are 4 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in King County. 3 say they serve in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).

Renton , Washington

Renton in numbers

Market now, with Zillow data

What sets Renton apart

Housing in Renton

What would you pay each month for a home in Renton?

Your numbers

Renton and King County

Buying a home in Renton

Years of income to pay for a typical home

How prices have changed in King County

Renton next to King County, Washington and the U.S.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Renton

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax

Flood risk in King County

Renting in Renton

HUD fair market rent for all of King County

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Renton

Low-income apartments in Renton

Help to buy or rent in Renton

Assistance programs in Renton

Home Advantage Downpayment Assistance

Covenant Homeownership Program

House Key Opportunity DPA

Housing counselors near Renton

Help in Spanish near Renton

Housing authorities of Renton

Legal help in Renton

Other cities in King County

Nearby cities

Neighboring counties

Guides for your next step

Housing questions about Renton

How much does a typical home cost in Renton?

How much does it cost to rent in Renton?

What is the FHA loan limit in Renton?

How much property tax do owners pay in Renton?

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Renton?