Renton, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,191
1-year change
+2.0%
$42/mo
5-year change
+23.2%
$412/mo
10-year change
+53.1%
$760/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Renton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,282/mo0.0%
2016$1,405/mo+9.6%+9.6%
2017$1,520/mo+8.2%+18.6%
2018$1,564/mo+2.9%+22.0%
2019$1,636/mo+4.6%+27.6%
2020$1,701/mo+4.0%+32.7%
2021$1,717/mo+0.9%+33.9%
2022$2,009/mo+17.0%+56.7%
2023$2,054/mo+2.2%+60.2%
2024$2,082/mo+1.4%+62.4%
2025$2,137/mo+2.6%+66.7%
2026$2,142/mo+0.2%+67.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Renton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Renton, WA was $1,275 in 2015-01 and is $2,191 as of 2026-06 — a change of $916 per month over 11 years.

How much has Renton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Renton, WA has changed +23.2% ($412 per month). The current median is $2,191.

What has rent in Renton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Renton, WA has changed +53.1% ($760 per month). It is now $2,191.

Is rent in Renton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Renton, WA has increased +2.0% ($42/mo). Current median: $2,191.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.