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Rooms for Rent in Renton, WA
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Peter, 34
$899 Room - All Utilities Included
Flat share | Prospect Avenue North, Kent, WA, USA
Private room with a shared bathroom in Kent East Hill, located about twelve minutes south of Renton and twelve minutes north of Auburn. Available on November 1 $899/month. All utilities included. 3 bathrooms are shared among 5 other individuals, with 2 people assigned to each bathroom. This is a clean, low-clutter, 3-bathroom, 6-bedroom house. We are looking for someone who has experience living with others.Perched on a hill with views across the river valley. Remodeled with attention to detail. Formal spaces greet you. Great room, impeccable kitchen. Conveniently located near Kent Station and easy access to the 5 Freeway and East Hill Center. Available on November 1, 2026$899/month (all utilities included)Single occupancy only (not enough room for 2).No pets.
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Peter, 34
$975 Room in Kent East Hill
Flat share | Prospect Avenue North, Kent, WA, USA
Private room with a shared bathroom in Kent East Hill, located about twelve minutes south of Renton and twelve minutes north of Auburn. Available on October 1 $975/month. All utilities included. 3 bathrooms are shared among 5 other individuals, with 2 people assigned to each bathroom. This is a clean, low-clutter, 3-bathroom, 6-bedroom house. We are looking for someone who has experience living with others.Perched on a hill with views across the river valley. Remodeled with attention to detail. Formal spaces greet you. Great room, impeccable kitchen. Conveniently located near Kent Station and easy access to the 5 Freeway and East Hill Center. Available on October 1, 2026$975/month (all utilities included)Single occupancy only (not enough room for 2).No pets.
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Peter, 34
Female-Only Private Room in Tukwila
Flat share | 56th Avenue South, Burien, WA, USA
This is a spacious private bedroom available in a newer 6-bedroom, 3-bath house in Tukwila for $965/month, including all utilities. The room is in a clean, well-maintained home shared with 5 female roommates. It's a great fit for someone looking for a quiet, respectful, and comfortable place to live. The rent includes utilities, high-speed Wi-Fi, bi-monthly professional cleaning, common household supplies, furnished common areas, pest control, and lawn maintenance, so you can enjoy hassle-free living with no surprise monthly expenses. The bathroom is shared with 3 other roommates and is professionally cleaned every week, making it easy to keep the space fresh and well-maintained. The home also features central A/C and heating, an in-unit washer and dryer, and street parking. Just minutes from Interstate 5 and Interstate 405, the location offers quick access to Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, and Sea-Tac Airport. It's also close to Tukwila International Boulevard Station, making it easy to commute to downtown Seattle and other destinations via Link light rail. No smoking.No pets.Single occupancy only (no couples).Female roommates only.Available Now
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Connor, 27
2 Bed 2 Bath in Renton
Flat share | Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA, USA
Hi, my name is Connor. I am a 27-year old professional. I am looking for a roommate. The room is in Renton. The monthly rent is $1200 and the room is available on September 2.
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1150
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Angela, 37
Spacious Room with own bathroom
Flat share | Renton, WA, USA
Kick back and relax in this calm, clean & stylish space. Located in a quiet, peaceful and safe neighborhood. Private bedroom with a private access bathroom. Free parking on the property driveway. Centrally located; 15 minutes to SeaTac airport, 20 minutes to Bellevue, 25 minutes to Seattle downtown, 10 minutes to Renton Landing/downtown. Quick access to Gene Coulon Beach Park. Live your best life at this unique & family-friendly space.
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Angela, 37
Spacious room with own bathroom
Flat share | Renton, WA, USA
Kick back and relax in this calm, clean & stylish space. Located in a quiet, peaceful and safe neighborhood in Renton, Wa Private bedroom with a private access bathroom. Free parking on the property driveway. Centrally located; 15 minutes to SeaTac airport, 20 minutes to Bellevue, 25 minutes to Seattle downtown, 10 minutes to Renton Landing/downtown. Quick access to Gene Coulon Beach Park. Live your best life at this unique & family-friendly space.
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1300
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Christopher, 47
Bedroom in a large, top-floor apt.
Flat share | Main Avenue South, Renton, WA, USA
This is a large 3rd bedroom in a large (1400 sq ft.), 6th (top) floor apartment in a newer building (2016) in downtown Renton with high ceilings, lots of windows, great light, and a fantastic open floor plan. It's walking distance to dining, shopping, entertainment, parks, and outdoor activities. Centered between Downtown Seattle, Downtown Bellevue, and Tacoma. easy access to 1-5 and 1-405 as well as backroads to everywhere. The common area includes a Samsung 65" TV (2025) with DisneyPlus, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+ It's a downtown neighborhood. Bars, dining, shopping, entertainment, parks, and outdoor activities all within walking distance. It's less than 10 minutes to Top Golf The Landing, SouthPort, and Lake Washington.
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Ryan, 33
Private Top Floor Master Bedroom!
Flat share | South Hill Street, Seattle, WA, USA
Hi! I'm looking for a roommate to take the master bedroom in my 1,500 sqft corner-unit townhouse in Mt. Baker. Move-in ready, available September 15. Your space (~500 sqft, top floor to yourself): private master bath, huge walk-in closet, south-facing patio, and 11-ft ceilings. Lightly furnished, with a clean like-new mattress at move-in if you want it. We'd share the living room, kitchen, and other common areas. The house: modern build, quiet and off-street, fully equipped kitchen with best-in-line appliances, heat/AC, coffee machine, gym mirrors on the wall for dance or home workouts, a complete karaoke set, and free street parking. Sits right between I-5 and I-90 — 15 min to downtown, 10 to Cap Hill, 15 to Bellevue. The east side of the neighborhood is quiet and stretches out toward the waterfront. About me: software engineer in Seattle, into coding, tech talks, content creation, writing, and fitness. I dabble in dance and snowboarding, and hit local bars and meetups to meet new people. Morning person, generally care-free and chill, and I'll gather friends over on a Friday now and then. You'll usually find me at Seattle Bouldering Project or out for a morning jog — happy to partner up if you're into fitness. There are also two cats in the house: quiet and very cuddly. As for you: responsible, clean, and easy-going. Great fit if you like cooking, hosting, or having a quiet corner for creative projects. Details: $1,400/mo with ~$130 utilities + internet · $1,000 deposit · 3–12 month stay · background check required. Feel free to DM with questions or to set up a tour. Look forward to hearing from you!
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about 1 month ago
maritza, 53
Furnished Private Room in Kent, WA
Flat share | Kent, WA, USA
Hi, I’m a property manager in Washington State, offering a furnished private room in a shared home on a quiet street in West Hill, Kent, centrally located close to I-5, 167, Highline Community College, SEA-TAC Airport, Valley Hospital, and major transit hubs (buses, light rail, and Sounder). Rent is $950/month plus $150 for all utilities and wireless internet, available July 15. The home features a shared kitchen and laundry facilities. Enjoy carefree living.
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Brian, 41
Room in Luxury LGBTQ Friendly Home
Flat share | Beacon Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USA
I’m renting a large room, in my expansive 3 level three year old home. It’s total square footage is sq ft so it’s a lot better living than on Capitol Hill or SLU! My home is a years old and in South Beacon Hill! The room unfurnished is ten twenty or furnished is ten seventy. The house has a jacuzzi hot tub, BBQ, gym with quality equipment, beautiful kitchen with every gadget and gizmo, mesh gigabit WiFi, free parking, amongst other things. The whole home is automated and has some awesome capabilities. There is a massive outdoor deck with outdoor dining and living areas and a beautiful landscaped yard. Located minutes walk to Rainier Beach light rail station and 5 minute walk to Bus Route miles to Safeway. minute walk/3min drive to Kubota Gardens. minute drive to i5 on-ramps. It is a very peaceful home perfect for someone seeking quietness after a long day of work. Our neighbors have the largest property I'm aware of in Seattle. They have a horse ranch with horses and a bunch of goats. There are no wild parties in this house. You are welcome to have an occasional guest over. I’m a hard working gay male and very polite and respectful of [REDACTED] room is on the bottom floor which essentially is its own apartment shared with two others. Bottom floor has its own entrance, bathroom, kitchen, laundry. The home is shared with other LGBTQ+ wonderful roommates, who both work hard and when home we all expect our fellow prospect to be respectful, quiet, super clean like we are! This is for a year lease. There is a $ refundable deposit required for move in. An additional months rent is also required towards the deposit. Rent does NOT include utilities. I require an additional $ to be applied to utilities. Note the actual amount will average a little higher once a bill is calculated a couple times a year.
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Frequently asked questions
How many rooms for rent are listed around Renton, WA?
One factory shapes this market more than any neighborhood does. The Boeing Renton plant covers roughly 1.1 million square feet, employs about 12,000 people and builds the 737 MAX and the P-8 Poseidon, so a large share of the rooms for rent here sit within a fifteen-minute drive of one set of gates and get advertised around shift start times rather than around bus routes. Roomster is showing 30 rooms for rent across Renton, with the deepest supply in the Highlands, Benson Hill, Cascade and Talbot, plus listings that spill into Fairwood, Hazelwood and Skyway just past the city line.
What does a room for rent in Renton cost per month?
Most Renton rooms rent for $1,000 to $1,500 a month, and the cluster is tighter than that range implies - a great many sit right at $1,000 to $1,200. The full spread runs from about $800 for a small bedroom in a shared house to roughly $2,550 for a large furnished room with a private bath in a newer building, and bills are quoted as included more often than not. You can find rooms under $1,100 a month in Benson Hill, Cascade and the older parts of the Highlands, where the housing is 1960s and 1970s single-family stock. Kennydale with its Lake Washington frontage and the newer apartments around The Landing sit at the top. Against a Renton one-bedroom at roughly $1,775 to $1,905, a room costs a little over half.
Can I find a room for rent near the Boeing Renton plant?
Yes, and it is the most common search on this board. The plant sits at the south end of Lake Washington next to the Renton Municipal Airport, so the practical catchment is downtown Renton, Kennydale, North Renton and the Highlands, all a short drive away. Two things are worth putting in your first message if you work there: your shift, because a household where somebody leaves at half past four in the morning needs to know that before you move in, and whether you will park at the plant or need space at the house. Aerospace hiring here moves in waves rather than at a steady drip, so if you are arriving on a contract, name the length up front - Renton hosts enough contract and travel workers that hosts are comfortable with six- and nine-month terms.
Which Renton neighborhoods have the cheapest rooms for rent?
The value end runs south and east. Benson Hill, Cascade and Talbot hold the most affordable shared housing, mostly mid-century single-family homes where an owner rents out the spare bedrooms. One thing to know before you compare listings: Fairwood, Skyway and East Renton Highlands carry Renton mailing addresses but sit in unincorporated King County, outside the city limits. Rooms there are often cheaper, but the local rules that apply are the county's rather than the city's, and that difference shows up in deposits. Kennydale on the lake and the newer buildings at The Landing and Southport are the premium end, with downtown Renton in the middle and the best walkability of any of them.
Are Renton rooms for rent near transit, or do I need a car?
Renton has no light rail or Sounder station of its own, so this is a bus picture rather than a rail one. The RapidRide F Line has run since 2014 between Burien Transit Center and The Landing in north Renton, and the Renton Transit Center downtown is the hub for everything else. A second bus rapid transit route, the RapidRide I Line, is under construction and due in 2027, linking Renton Transit Center to Kent and Auburn Station and tying into Sounder service. Until then a room downtown or along the F Line corridor can work car-free, while out in Benson Hill, Fairwood or East Renton frequency drops and you will want a car - particularly for a shift that starts before the buses do.
Are utilities included in Renton room rentals, and what else should I ask?
Bills included is common, but ask what 'included' actually covers, because the Puget Sound heating season is long rather than severe and an older, poorly insulated Renton house can run a steady electric bill from October through April. Ask about parking specifically: much of the shared housing here is single-family homes built for two cars, and a household of three working adults tends to arrive with three. Then get the terms written down - rent, bills, guests, notice - and establish whether you go on the lease or rent from the lease holder. On money, Washington sets no statewide cap on a deposit, so read that number closely, and note that it must come back with a full written statement of any deduction within 30 days of you moving out.
Rooms for Rent in Renton, WA: How to Find the Best Fit Near Transit
If you're searching for rooms for rent in Renton, WA, whether you're a student, young professional, or new resident, understanding how to balance budget, commute, and living preferences is key. Renton offers a mix of private and shared room rentals, many with utilities included or flexible lease terms. This guide will help you navigate your options and focus your search to find a room that fits your lifestyle and budget.
What Makes Renton, WA a Good Place to Rent a Room
Renton is a practical choice for renters who prioritize access to public transit and a manageable commute to nearby employment hubs. Many young professionals and students choose Renton due to its proximity to downtown Seattle and affordable housing options compared to neighboring cities. Rooms for rent here range from private spaces to shared rooms in houses or apartments, often with utilities included to simplify budgeting.
When considering Renton, factor in your daily commute and neighborhood preferences. Areas closer to downtown Renton or near transit lines can save time and transportation costs, while more residential neighborhoods may offer quieter, more affordable shared room options.
How to Narrow Down Rooms for Rent in Renton, WA
Narrowing your search effectively means focusing on neighborhoods and room types that fit your priorities. Start by deciding between a private room or a shared room—private rooms generally offer more privacy but at a higher cost, while shared rooms can be more budget-friendly and social.
Consider neighborhoods with easy access to public transit if your commute is a priority. For example, rooms near downtown Renton or along major bus routes can offer better transit options. Also, filter for listings that include utilities to avoid unexpected expenses, and check for available parking if you have a vehicle.
- Look for listings with flexible lease terms if you need short-term or month-to-month options.
- Use filters for furnished rooms to simplify moving logistics.
- Check if laundry facilities are onsite or nearby for convenience.
What to Compare Before Renting a Room
Before committing, compare rooms based on rent price, lease terms, and included amenities. Rooms with utilities included can help you better manage your monthly expenses. Pay attention to the lease length—short-term or sublet options offer flexibility but may come at a premium.
Discuss roommate preferences upfront to ensure compatibility, especially for shared rooms. Clarify move-in dates early to avoid last-minute surprises. Also, ask about parking availability and laundry access, as these can significantly impact daily comfort.
How to Avoid Common Room Rental Mistakes in Renton, WA
Protect yourself by carefully reviewing the listing and communicating clearly with landlords or current roommates. Use Roomster’s ID check and address check features to confirm the legitimacy of listings. Avoid sending payments before you have seen the room in person or have a signed lease.
Be cautious of listings that request unusual payment methods or pressure you to act quickly without proper documentation. Always arrange a visit or a video tour, and meet potential roommates or landlords to get a sense of the living situation and neighborhood safety.
FAQ About Rooms for Rent in Renton, WA
How much should I budget for a room in Renton, WA?
Budget varies by neighborhood, room privacy, and included utilities. Rooms closer to downtown Renton or near transit tend to cost more, while shared rooms in residential areas are generally more affordable.
Is it better to rent a private room or a shared room in Renton, WA?
Private rooms offer more privacy and comfort but usually come at a higher price. Shared rooms can save money and provide social opportunities but require more flexibility and roommate compatibility.
What should I ask before renting a room in Renton, WA?
Ask about lease terms, utilities included, move-in date, parking availability, and roommate preferences. Also, clarify any house rules and access to amenities like laundry.
When should I start searching for rooms for rent in Renton, WA?
Starting your search at least one to two months before your desired move-in date gives you a better chance to find options that fit your budget and preferences.
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