
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Kent area of Kent.


Summerwalk Villa

Kentbrook Apartments

Webster Court Senior Apartments

Village Green Apartments

Red Carpet Apartments

LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)

Midtown 64 Apartments

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Ventana

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Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments

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Waterbrook Loft and Apartments

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Irwin Park

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Silver Springs

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115 Summit Ave N
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Ethos

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Brookside

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Tri Court Apartments

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Sunrise Estates

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Duchess Apartments

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Kentwood Apartments

518 2nd Ave S

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Downtown Kent, Kent, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Kent?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Kent Studio Apartments | $1,605 | $1,295 | $2,295 |
| Downtown Kent 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,100 | $2,770 |
| Downtown Kent 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,490 | $3,090 |
| Downtown Kent 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $2,175 | $4,670 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Kent Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kent area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summerwalk Villa priced from $1,100. Webster Court Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerwalk Villa | 1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Village Green Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Red Carpet Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Timber Heights | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kentbrook Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 553sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Midtown 64 Apartments | Studio-Switch | Studio,1BA | $1,409 |
| Ventana | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, WA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Arden Park Apartments in the in the South Kent neighborhood starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the 115 Summit Ave N Model at 115 Summit Ave N starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the East Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kent apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Park Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 115 Summit Ave N | 115 Summit Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| White House Apartments | 2BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Arbor Chase | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Brookside | 2X1 Renovated - 900 sq. ft. | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Woodfield Apartments | Affordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Irwin Park | Two Bedroom One Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Waterbrook Loft and Apartments | Hadlock 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Woodland Estates | Large 1 Bed | 1 Bath - 800 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Kentwood Apartments | 2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Kent, Kent, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kent Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Kent is under $1,409.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $2,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 20 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Kent?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Kent have an average cost of $155 which is $2,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.
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