Renton, WA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,252
1-year change
+3.4%
$75/mo
5-year change
+17.5%
$336/mo
10-year change
+50.0%
$751/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Renton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,329/mo—0.0%
2016$1,449/mo+9.0%+9.0%
2017$1,568/mo+8.2%+18.0%
2018$1,614/mo+2.9%+21.4%
2019$1,686/mo+4.5%+26.9%
2020$1,754/mo+4.0%+32.0%
2021$1,771/mo+1.0%+33.3%
2022$2,066/mo+16.7%+55.5%
2023$2,116/mo+2.4%+59.2%
2024$2,147/mo+1.5%+61.6%
2025$2,179/mo+1.5%+64.0%
2026$2,204/mo+1.1%+65.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Renton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Renton, WA was $1,316 in 2015-01 and is $2,252 as of 2026-09 — a change of $936 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 +17.5% ($336 per month). The current median is $2,252.

What has rent in Renton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Renton, WA has changed +50.0% ($751 per month). It is now $2,252.

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

Year over year, median rent in Renton, WA has increased +3.4% ($75/mo). Current median: $2,252.

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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.