salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (90.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,240 a year. That is $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Washington cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Washington. It is number 178 of 192 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Renton Highlands?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Renton Highlands
| Size | East Renton Highlands | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $432 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,285 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,474 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Renton Highlands overall?
Everyday prices in Washington overall are 7% above the U.S. average (index 107.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Renton Highlands, so the Washington figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Renton Highlands
Life in East Renton Highlands
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Renton Highlands?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,522 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $778,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Renton Highlands, WA?
Renting in East Renton Highlands costs a median of about $2,881 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Washington median is $2,025.
How much do I need to make to live in East Renton Highlands?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,240 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Renton Highlands cheap or expensive?
East Renton Highlands is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $153,686. It ranks 178th cheapest of 192 Washington cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Renton Highlands?
The median homeowner in East Renton Highlands pays $7,220 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is East Renton Highlands more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Washington are 7% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Renton Highlands?
The median home value in East Renton Highlands is $778,700, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,582 people live in East Renton Highlands. Numbers are typical (middle) values.