Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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Sun Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Vista Apartments

1255 Weiland StKent, WA 98030
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Sunrise Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Estates

23612 100th Ave SEKent, WA 98031

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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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Summerwalk Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summerwalk Villa

22440 Benson Rd SEKent, WA 98031
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Ventana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Vibe Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vibe Apartments

25220 109th Pl SEKent, WA 98030

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Park Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

1406 Maple LnKent, WA 98030
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State Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

State Ave

705-717 State Ave NKent, WA 98031

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 1 Bed unit found at Titus Village Apartments priced from $1,000. Tri Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kent apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Titus Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Tri Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,178
Kentwood Apartments1x1C1BR,1BA$1,195
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Ventana1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,409
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,495
Pines at Canyon Station1x1 (A-E)1BR,1BA$1,500
ReNew Water's EdgeAlser1BR,1BA$1,500
Village Green Apartments1x1 676 A1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kent, WA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kent area is the $1.89 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Arbor Chase in the in the West Hill North neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Downtown Kent apartment is the The Compass Model at Chandlers Bay starting at $2,295 with a $2.09 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.
Arbor Chase3x23BR,2BA$1.89
Chandlers BayThe Compass 2BR,2BA$2.09
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$2.09
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.77
108 Kensington Ave S, Unit 7108 Kensington Ave S2BR,1BA$1.75
ArterraPine2BR,1BA$1.95
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.98
Timber Heights2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D2BR,1BA$2.12
Titus Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
Tri Court Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kent, Kent, WA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Kent, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Kent Neighborhood in Kent, WA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Kent is Titus Village Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Kent costs $5,060.

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 29 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 $224 which is $4,836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Kent.

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