Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)

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Irwin Park
$1,457 - $1,664
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Ventana
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$1,600 - $1,703
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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  • Low Income

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Ethos
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$1,667 - $3,022
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Avana West Hill
$1,702 - $2,280
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,901 - $3,024
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

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

Titus Village Apartments

233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Sunrise Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Estates

23612 100th Ave SEKent, WA 98031
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Redhill Pines North
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Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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Woodland Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Estates

4821 S Kent Des Moines RdKent, WA 98032
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Park View Apartments
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Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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10718 SE 238th St
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10718 SE 238th St

10718 SE 238th StKent, WA 98031

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Downtown Kent, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kent area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Red Carpet Apartments priced from $1,325. Vibe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Vibe Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,330
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,351
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,375
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,399
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
HavenStudioStudio,1BA$1,432
Central FlatsJade1BR,1BA$1,434

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, WA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Arbor Chase in the in the West Hill North neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the 1x1 B Model at Waterbrook Loft and Apartments starting at $1,762 with a $1.95 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Waterbrook Loft and Apartments1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.95
108 Kensington Ave S, Unit #4108 Kensington Ave S2BR,1BA$2.07
RiverpointeTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
Pines at Canyon Station2x1 F-J2BR,1BA$2.04
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA2BR,1BA$1.78
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.87
Avana West Hill2 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.04
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$2.16
Kent Meadows1x11BR,1BA$2.20

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Downtown Kent, Kent, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $1,434.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Kent?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is Vibe Apartments which is listed at $1,330, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $2,612.

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 27 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 $173 which is $2,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.

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