
Neighborhood: Sunset
- Community VibeStrong neighborhood connections and community events foster a friendly atmosphere.Outdoor ActivitiesAmple parks and spaces for hiking, biking, and active recreation.Water SportsOpportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and aquatic adventures.Highway AccessQuick highway connections for seamless travel and regional access.
Perched above Lake Washington, Renton’s 98056 (Highlands & Kennydale) blends suburban calm with easy I-405/I-90 access to Bellevue and Seattle. Expect evergreen-lined streets, misty winters and bright, dry summers, with weekend routines on the water at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Kennydale Beach Park, hikes along May Creek and nearby Cougar Mountain, and rides on the Cedar River Trail. Daily conveniences are close—QFC and Safeway in the Highlands, coffee at Starbucks and local cafés, fitness at LA Fitness, and dining and movies at The Landing—while spots like Jay Berry’s Café add neighborhood charm. The area feels welcoming and pet friendly, with a mix of families, young professionals, and long-time residents, plus a proud Boeing and aviation heritage along the lakeshore. Recent Zillow market trends show a median rent around the low-to-mid $2,000s, with most listings over the past few months ranging roughly from the upper-$1,800s to low-$3,000s depending on size and amenities.
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Nearby schools in Renton
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Highlands Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Mcknight Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Renton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Frequently asked questions
Sunset View Apts has a walk score of 76, it's very walkable.
Sunset View Apts has a transit score of 37, it has some transit.
The schools assigned to Sunset View Apts include Highlands Elementary School, Mcknight Middle School, and Renton Senior High School.
Sunset View Apts is in the Sunset neighborhood in Renton, WA.
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