1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA (280 Rentals)

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Kent 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 05, 2025

There are currently 253 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Kent, WA neighborhoods that range in price from $893 to $3,328. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Kent with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Federal Way253$1,724$893

Largest Available Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kent, WA is found at Heritage Hills in the Orillia neighborhood and is 894 square feet priced from $2,113. Indigo Springs in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,552. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kent:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heritage HillsPike894 Sq Ft$2,113
Indigo Springsis_A3SR850 Sq Ft$1,552
Alvista 240Fraser850 Sq Ft$1,493
Midtown 64 ApartmentsAlloy825 Sq Ft$1,870
Sky View Park Villa1B/1B824 Sq Ft$1,575
Chianti Apartments1x1 W/D816 Sq Ft$1,695
NovoONYX A816 Sq Ft$2,100
AllegroLarge 1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$1,918
Amelia at Angle LakeOne Bed Den741 Sq Ft$2,200
The Seasons at Lea Hill Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath681 Sq Ft$1,354

Cheapest Available Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kent, WA is the 1 bedroom 1 bathroom (50%) Model starting from $885 at Radcliffe Place Senior Living in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood. The second most affordable Kent 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living starting at $999 in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kent is currently $1,791. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kent:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Radcliffe Place Senior Living1 bedroom 1 bathroom (50%)$885
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingA1$999
Heights by Vintage1x1 B$999
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B$1,250
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs$1,264
Villa Capri1 Bedroom$1,347
The Seasons at Lea Hill Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage House$1,354
ConstellationVela$1,379
Timber Heights1 Bed$1,395
Parker LandingA1$1,395

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Kent Overview

The city of Kent, WA has a rich history and major historic and modern landmarks. Generally, the weather is favorable for most time of the year, and the city hosts many annual festivals. With several major highways crossing through the city, the average commute time here is slightly higher compared to the US average. Nonetheless, the city is still one of the best places to look for your next apartment because of its booming economy and employment opportunities, numerous media outlets, and many attractions and vacation opportunities for the residents.

Why live in Kent, WA?

There are quite many reasons why you should live in Kent Apartments. To begin with, the city is in close proximity to Seattle and has a thriving economy, comprising over 4,500 businesses and 78,000 job opportunities. Additionally, the city has several nationally recognized recreation centers/parks and over 4,000 restaurants all within a 15-minute drive. Moreover, there are plenty of outdoor activities in Kent that you can engage in. These include the Lake Meridian Park, the Soos Creek Trail, the Interurban Trial, and many hiking trails.

Kent, WA
Population: 129,618

Ranked #214

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kent, WA

Ranked #7

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Kent, WA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kent Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kent with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kent is at Radcliffe Place Senior Living listed at $885.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kent Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kent is $1,791.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kent Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kent is a 894 square feet unit starting from $2,113 at Heritage Hills.

What is the average size for Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kent is currently 463 sq ft.

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