Average Rent in Kent, WA
15 apartment buildings, 349 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,598/mo
Cheapest
$999/mo
Properties
15
Units
349
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Kent, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kent, WA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Heights By Vintage
21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA
Riverstone Apartments
27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
The BLVD
2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Pointe by Vintage
22837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA
Knol Apartments
11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Madison Plaza
102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Alvista 240
24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heights By Vintage 21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA | $999 | $1,308 | $2.01 | 3.6 (97) | 8 |
| 2 | Riverstone Apartments 27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA | $1,065 | $1,489 | $1.83 | 3.9 (213) | 264 |
| 3 | The BLVD 2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,295 | $1,449 | $1.93 | 3 (82) | 7 |
| 4 | Pointe by Vintage 22837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA | $1,399 | $1,826 | $2.27 | 2 (66) | 13 |
| 5 | Knol Apartments 11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA | $1,511 | $1,810 | $2.80 | 4 (242) | 5 |
| 6 | Madison Plaza 102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,630 | $2,009 | $3.12 | 4.1 (146) | 5 |
| 7 | Alvista 240 24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA | $1,690 | $2,028 | $1.86 | 4.1 (121) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Heights By Vintage
3.6 (97)21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA
Riverstone Apartments
3.9 (213)27314 24th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
The BLVD
3 (82)2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Pointe by Vintage
2 (66)22837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA
Knol Apartments
4 (242)11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Madison Plaza
4.1 (146)102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Kent, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kent, WA is $1,598 per month, based on 349 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $999 at Heights By Vintage to $1,901 at Prose Kent.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,185/mo | $1,065/mo | 40 |
| 1 Bed | $1,556/mo | $999/mo | 119 |
| 2 Bed | $1,651/mo | $1,299/mo | 159 |
| 3 Bed | $2,013/mo | $1,815/mo | 31 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kent, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kent, WA averages $1,556/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,651/mo. At the local median household income of $90,416, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kent, WA at $1,833/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kent, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,598/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Kent, WA is $90,416 , about 18% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Kent, WA
Overall prices in Kent, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kent, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,598 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,357/mo |
Population
135,015
Median household income
$90,416
Census median rent
$1,833/mo
Rent as % of income
32.4%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Kent, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kent, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,847 | +78% | 51 |
| Renton, WA | $1,778 | +11% | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,121 | +33% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,585 | -1% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,477 | -8% | 11 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,445 | +53% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kent, WA?
The average rent in Kent, WA is $1,598 per month, based on 349 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kent, WA?
The lowest available rent in Kent, WA starts at $999 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $1,556/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $999/mo across 119 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $1,651/mo. Units start from $1,299/mo across 159 units currently listed.
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