Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (74 Rentals)

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property at 710 Prospect Ave N

$965

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 Prospect Ave N

KentWA98031
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Ventana
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$1,409 - $1,703
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Avana West Hill
$1,539 - $2,643
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Irwin Park
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$1,552 - $1,862
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Ethos
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$1,802 - $3,295
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,896 - $2,999
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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property at 10601 SE 252nd St

$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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10601 SE 252nd St, Unit 10601 Se 252 St

10601 SE 252nd St
KentWA98030
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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
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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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. Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,345
Kentwood Apartments1x2C2BR,1BA$1,360
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,395
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1,395
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, Wash...1BR,1BA$1,400
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Midtown 64 ApartmentsStudio-SwitchStudio,1BA$1,416

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, WA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.75 price per square foot Townsend 2x2 Model at Waterbrook Loft and Apartments in the in the East Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the The Compass Renovated Model at Chandlers Bay Apartments starting at $2,105 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the South Kent 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.
Waterbrook Loft and ApartmentsTownsend 2x22BR,2BA$1.75
Chandlers Bay ApartmentsThe Compass Renovated2BR,2BA$1.91
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$1.97
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Kent Meadows2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.01
Brookside2X1 Renovated - 900 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$2.06
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.89
Timber Heights2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D2BR,1BA$2.05
23740 100th Ave SE, Unit Buchheit Gardens23740 100th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.00
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kent, Kent, WA

Ranked #8

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Kent. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,416.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $2,611.

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 49 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 $288 which is $2,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.

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