Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Tri Court Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tri Court Apartments

24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
Senior Living
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 3 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
Senior Living
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Cottonwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood

25919 25th Ln SKent, WA 98032
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Redhill Pines North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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Park Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1406 Maple LnKent, WA 98030
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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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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

3602 S 180th PlSeatac, WA 98188
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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Pine Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

3725 S 180th StSeatac, WA 98188
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Auburn Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Auburn Square

3740 H St NEAuburn, WA 98002

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Cedar Ridge
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

30819 124th Ave SEAuburn, WA 98092

Kent, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kent, WA

Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025

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$550698

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Radcliffe Place Senior Living in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood priced from $885. Summerwalk Villa in the Carriage Wood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Radcliffe Place Senior Living1 bedroom 1 bathroom (50%)1BR,1BA$885
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$995
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingA11BR,1BA$999
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Covington PlaceMeridian2BR,1BA$999
THE BLVD1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,252
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Kentbrook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.76 price per square foot Birch Model at Arterra in the in the Meredith neighborhood starting from $2,752. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the The Secretariat w/ Den Condo 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.
ArterraBirch3BR,2BA$1.76
Lea Hill CondominiumsThe Secretariat w/ Den Condo3BR,2BA$1.72
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Dimension Auburn On M St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.53
28803 46th Pl S, Unit 228803 46th Pl S1BR,1.5BA$1.75
Park Place3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.54
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$1.84
Radcliffe Place Senior Living2 bedroom 1 bathroom (60%)2BR,2BA$1.77

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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

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 $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Kent is Radcliffe Place Senior Living which is listed at $885, 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 124 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 $905 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kent.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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