Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA from $1,100 (203 Rentals)

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property at 710 Prospect Ave N
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710 Prospect Ave N

KentWA98031

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property at 21205 104th Ave SE
$1,450 - $2,600
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21205 104th Ave SE

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Timber Flats
$1,495 - $2,590

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Timber Flats

27400 132nd Ave SEKent, WA 98042
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Ventana
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$1,499 - $2,138

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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Knol Apartments
$1,511 - $3,992

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Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th StKent, WA 98030
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Avana West Hill
$1,542 - $2,006

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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Irwin Park
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$1,547 - $1,870

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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Alvista 240
$1,631 - $3,157

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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Ethos
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$1,652 - $3,150

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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Kent, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kent, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kent, WA area range in price from $564 to $8,328 with an overall median price of $1,791. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kent Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Federal Way$1,791$564603

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, WA is a Studio unit found at 27004-27030 47Th Ave S in the Woodmont neighborhood priced from $875. Des Moines Station in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
27004-27030 47Th Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,271
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom- 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,295
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,300
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,311
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,315
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.55 price per square foot Loft Model at Stratford Arms in the in the Meredith neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Lea Hill Condominiums starting at $2,200 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Lea Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford ArmsLoft2BR,2BA$1.55
Lea Hill Condominiums3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.72
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.79
115 Summit Ave N115 Summit Ave N2BR,1BA$1.80
Waterbrook Loft and Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 full1BR,1BA$1.66
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
TamarakSpacious Two-Bed, One-Bath with One Month Free ...2BR,1BA$1.83
Alvista 240Fraser1BR,1BA$1.92
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
Country Squire Apartments 108332BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.90

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kent Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kent?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kent is under $1,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Kent is Avana Star Lake which is listed at $1,271, while the average apartment in Kent costs $1,791.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kent?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 105 regular apartments in Kent that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kent?

Cheap apartments in Kent have an average cost of $587 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kent.

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