Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Renton, WA
There are 27 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Renton with roughly 2,962 assisted units — including 16 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $142 to $490 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Renton
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Renton
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cedars LIHTC | 369 | — | — |
| Wasatch Hills LIHTC | 356 | — | — |
| Renton Crest LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| Royal Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 268 | $490 | — |
| Reserve at Renton, the LIHTC | 219 | — | — |
| Fairwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Watershed Renton LIHTC | 145 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Cedar River Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Liberty Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Vantage Point LIHTCPublic Housing | 77 | $374 | — |
| Sunset Gardens LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Spencer Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Cedar River Terrace PB Section 8 | 72 | $353 | — |
| Sunset Oaks LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Compass Center Renton Lutheran Regional Veterans' Program LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Compass Center Renton Lutheran Regional Veterans' Program LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Heritage Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Golden Pines PB Section 8 | 52 | $375 | — |
| Sunset Court Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| June Leonard Place LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Sunset Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Renton Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Good Shepherd I PB Section 8 | 12 | $142 | — |
| Good Shepherd Ii PB Section 8 | 12 | $173 | — |
| Sunset Court §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Renton (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 268 | $490 | — |
| Fairwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Cedar River Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Liberty Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Spencer Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Cedar River Terrace PB Section 8 | 72 | $353 | — |
| Compass Center Renton Lutheran Regional Veterans' Program LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Compass Center Renton Lutheran Regional Veterans' Program LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Heritage Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stonebrook Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Golden Pines PB Section 8 | 52 | $375 | — |
| Sunset Pointe Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Renton Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Good Shepherd I PB Section 8 | 12 | $142 | — |
Public housing developments in Renton
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Point LIHTCPublic Housing | 77 | $374 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Renton
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cedars LIHTC | 369 | — | — |
| Wasatch Hills LIHTC | 356 | — | — |
| Renton Crest LIHTC | 274 | — | — |
| Reserve at Renton, the LIHTC | 219 | — | — |
| Watershed Renton LIHTC | 145 | — | — |
| Vantage Point LIHTCPublic Housing | 77 | $374 | — |
| Sunset Gardens LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Sunset Oaks LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sunset Court Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| June Leonard Place LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: King County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for King County: studio $2,074, 1-BR $2,146, 2-BR $2,501, 3-BR $3,272, 4-BR $3,847.
Full FMR table for King County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Renton
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Auburn, WA
- Bellevue, WA
- Bothell, WA
- Burien, WA
- Covington, WA
- Des Moines, WA
- Federal Way, WA
- Issaquah, WA
- Kenmore, WA
- Kent, WA
- Kirkland, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.