Average Utility Costs in Renton, WA

Estimated monthly utility costs (1,000 kWh + 5,000 gal)

Average monthly utility costs in Renton, WA are about $296.30, based on 1,000 kWh of electricity and 5,000 gallons of water. This estimate uses Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for electric service and layers in the local water, wastewater, and solid waste setup residents actually deal with.

Renton quick take

  • Electric service here is based on Puget Sound Energy (PSE), which fits Washington's standard utility structure rather than a retail electricity shopping market.
  • Water and sewer are meaningful parts of the all-in bill here, with wastewater estimated at about $97.00/month in this comparison.
  • Trash is shown as a clearly labeled baseline estimate because the city confirms the service structure, but the current public pricing is handled by the contracted hauler rather than shown as one simple city-posted monthly line.
  • Renton is useful for comparison because water and surface water are city charges, wastewater includes a large King County treatment component, and trash is billed separately by Republic Services.

Total estimated monthly utilities

$296.30

Data freshness: last verified 2026-03-21
  • Electric $131.95 (45%)
  • Water $37.35 (13%)
  • Sewer $97.00 (33%)
  • Trash $30.00 (10%)

Utilities here are in line with the Washington city average.

  • Trash is provided by a private hauler under city contract. Fees and services vary by city—check your local rate schedule for details.

Electric

Confirmed
Provider
Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
Base charge
$13.95/mo
Energy rate
$0.1180/kWh
Assumed usage
1000 kWh
Estimated monthly
$131.95
pse.com· verified 2026-03-21

Water

Confirmed
Provider
City of Renton Water Utility
Base charge
$19.05/mo
Volumetric rate
$3.66/1,000 gal
Assumed usage
5,000 gal
Estimated monthly
$37.35

Inside-city 3/4-inch monthly basic water charge is $19.05. Single-family commodity is $2.74 per 100 cubic feet, normalized here to about $3.66 per 1,000 gallons.

rentonwa.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Sewer

Confirmed
Method
flat
Estimated monthly
$97.00

Single-family wastewater is billed as Renton $34.34 plus King County treatment $62.66 for a total of $97.00/month.

rentonwa.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Trash

Estimated
Monthly fee
$30.00

Renton confirms that Republic Services handles residential solid waste billing directly, but the city page does not publish a simple current monthly cart rate. This uses a clearly labeled baseline estimate for a standard household setup.

rentonwa.gov· verified 2026-03-21

Total estimated monthly utilities

$296.30

What changes your bill most?

  • Electric is about 45% of your estimated utilities here.
  • Every 100 kWh changes your total by about $11.80.
  • Water increases by about $3.66 per additional 1,000 gallons.

Why we don't cover internet

Internet service varies widely—many providers, different plans, introductory offers, and bundles make it hard to compare apples to apples. We focus on electric, water, sewer, and trash where rates are more standardized, but we do offer a tool to help you compare internet service providers in your area.

Check available internet service providers in Renton →

Assumptions

  • Electric: 1000 kWh/month
  • Water: 5,000 gallons/month

What these labels mean

  • Confirmed — From this area's rate schedule.
  • Benchmark — From an official typical (e.g. state commission 1,000 kWh); not city-specific.
  • Delivery only — Regulated delivery charges only (e.g. Texas); supply varies by plan.
  • Estimated — From other or incomplete sources; use as a rough guide.
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Nearby Cities Utility Costs

Other cities in King County. Click a city for full breakdowns.

CityEst. total/mo
Renton (this)$296.30
Seattle$343.76
Bellevue$424.07
Kent$315.02
Auburn$300.91
Kirkland$407.13

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FAQ

Because in Washington, local water, wastewater, and solid waste policies can change the real monthly household total much more than many residents expect. Renton is easier to compare accurately when those local charges are shown alongside the electric benchmark.
Local utility structures differ widely across Washington. One city may rely on county wastewater treatment, another may bill stormwater separately, and another may leave trash pricing to a private franchise hauler, so the total household bill can shift even when electric service looks similar.
Trash in Renton is provided by a private hauler (Republic Services) under city contract. Fees and services vary by city—recycling or yard waste may be included or available for an extra fee. Our estimate uses the standard residential rate.
We use base charges and per-unit rates from official provider pages. Electric = base + (rate × assumed kWh). Water = base + (rate per 1,000 gal × assumed gallons / 1,000). Sewer is either a flat fee or a percentage of water. Trash is a fixed monthly fee. See the Methodology page for full formulas.
Actual bills depend on your usage, seasonal rates, taxes, fees, and provider-specific rules. Washington is a regulated electric state; our estimates use the serving utility's tariff at 1,000 kWh for comparison.
Each component shows a 'last verified' date. We aim to update from official sources periodically; always confirm current rates on the provider's site before making decisions.

Learn more

For tips on understanding your bill, comparing cities, and how electric and utility rates work by state, see our blog. Compare Renton with another city side-by-side, or see how we calculate estimates.