Property management and rentals in Renton, WA
Windermere Property Management South manages single-family homes, condos, and multi-family properties of up to 12 units across Renton and South King County.
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Renton property management services
Full-service management for Renton owners.
Tenant placement
Marketed on Zillow and the Windermere network with professional photos, plus inquiries and tours.
Applicant screening
Background, credit, landlord reference, and income checks for every applicant. Criminal history is reviewed case by case.
Rent collection and reporting
Rent collection and financial reporting, with owner portal access to statements and documents.
Maintenance coordination
Proactive coordination. Residents request repairs online, and owners track activity in the portal.
Legal compliance
Lease execution and operations that follow Washington landlord-tenant law.
Move-in and move-out inspections
Move-in and move-out inspections, plus final inspections and key handoffs.
Managing rentals in Renton
Renton sits on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, with quick access to I-405 and I-5, The Landing shopping and dining district, and the Cedar River Trail.
Renton's housing ranges from condos and townhomes near The Landing and Downtown to single-family homes in the Highlands and Fairwood, and view homes on Renton Hill and Talbot Hill, which sits near Valley Medical Center. Our Kent office is about 8 miles away, and our licensed property managers cover South King County.
Renton requires annual rental registration
Residential rental properties in the City of Renton must be registered each year under Renton Municipal Code 4.5.125. Registration includes a compliance checklist for each rental property, and an inspection certificate is required only if the City orders one. Exemptions include short-term rentals and government-owned housing.
Requirements can change, so check the City's page for current details.
City of Renton rental registration
What to weigh renting or owning in Renton, WA
Location, nearby employers, and Washington landlord-tenant law all shape the Renton rental market, whether you're renting a home in Renton or managing a rental property here.
For Renton renters
Commute. Quick access to I-405, I-5, and SR 167. King County Metro's RapidRide F Line links Renton Transit Center and The Landing with Tukwila, SeaTac, and Burien.
Nearby employers. Boeing's Renton factory, PACCAR, UW Medicine's Valley Medical Center, Providence, Kaiser Permanente, IKEA, and the Seahawks' training facility are all in Renton.
Rent increases. None in the first 12 months of a tenancy. After that, Washington rent increase limits cap what a landlord can charge, with at least 90 days' written notice.
For Renton property owners
Rent cap. Washington's statewide rent cap limits increases to 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is less, after the first 12 months of a tenancy: 9.683% in 2026 and 10% in 2027. It needs 90 days' written notice on the state's form. Some properties are exempt.
Renton rental registration. The City of Renton requires annual rental property registration for landlords (see above).
Questions about your property? Ask our team.
General information, not legal advice. Source for rent limits and the notice form: Washington Department of Commerce.
Renting a home in Renton
Before you apply
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Confirm the home and view it
Confirm the home is still available with a WPM South agent, and view the interior first. -
Get your documents ready
Have your ID, proof of income, and three years of residential history with rental references ready. Household income should generally be at least three times the monthly rent. -
Apply and pay the fee
The application and screening fee is $40 per applicant age 18 or older, and it is non-refundable.
FAQ
Renton rental and property management FAQ
What types of properties does WPM South manage in Renton?
Single-family homes, condominiums, and multi-family properties of up to 12 units.
Does my Renton rental need to be registered with the city?
Usually. Renton requires annual registration of residential rentals under RMC 4.5.125, with limited exemptions. See the callout above for details.
How do I search for available rentals in Renton?
Open the Available Rentals page and choose Renton in the City filter. You can also narrow results by price, bedrooms, bathrooms, pets, and move-in date.
Which areas near Renton do you serve?
Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Covington, Burien, Tukwila, and other South King County communities, plus parts of Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Refer a client in Renton
Licensed real estate agents: refer a rental customer with a Renton property to WPM South, and we'll refer them back to you when they're ready to buy or sell.
We pay a $200 referral fee per managed property, a $150 referral fee per non-managed property, or a $150 referral fee when a tenant is secured into one of our rental homes.
Send a referral
Call, email, or use our contact form with your client's name and their Renton property.
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WPM South - Windermere Property Management
13106 SE 240th Street, STE 200,
Kent, Washington 98031
(206) 555-0123 · Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
