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Tri Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Court Apartments

24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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Titus Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Park View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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The BLVD
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The BLVD

2136 S 272nd StKent, WA 98032
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Ventana
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Haven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Haven

25426 98th Ave SEKent, WA 98030

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Kent, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kent, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Federal Way$2,673$577792

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Covington Place in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Covington PlaceMeridian2BR,1BA$999
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,300
Pine RidgeStudio Income and Rent Restricted at 50% MTSPStudio,1BA$1,311
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,315
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,330
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,340
Sea Fox Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4BR/3.0BA Model at 2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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.
2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage 4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$1.47
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$1.74
Avaya at Town Center2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.79
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$1.94
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.77
Madison at River's Edge Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.84
Drexel ll Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Alvista 240Fraser1BR,1BA$1.93
Covington PlaceMeridian2BR,1BA$1.33
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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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®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Kent is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Kent costs $2,673.

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 126 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 $841 which is $1,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kent.

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