Probably the cheapest but still have above average "living" condition around Renton Highland (zip 98056). The apartments are not too old, quite clean, acceptable size, quite quiet, close to I-405 and South Center. But thats where the pros end.
The biggest problem is the management. They are quite intrusive. The management pay attention and put effort in the wrong spot. They care about useless stuff but become a pain in the a$$ where it matters.
And if you plan to live in Hilltop, be prepare to walk a whole block just to take out the trash. Cause they don't have dumpsters near every building. The whole complex only have one dumpsters. They did it to cut cost and people have to walk a whole block just to throw out the trast. And when people accumulate a few bags at their door steps so that they can take them all out just in one trip, the management started fining people $35 everytime they find trash bag outside people front door.
The way of parking arrangement is quite disorganized. It makes parking a real problem in Hilltop.
Finally, the manager office suppose to open at 9:00am in the morning, but don't expect anybody there to take your monthly rent payment until after 10:00am.
Conclusion:
If you are look for a cheap but decent place for temporary living or short term least, Hilltop is your choice. Otherwise, stay away from this Apartment. Go to Lexinton Height down the hill to the West or The Winsor down a few blocks to the East.