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Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kent, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2025

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$3,017$564969

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Covington Place in the Outlying Issaquah neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Covington PlaceMeridian2BR,1BA$999
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,099
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1,239
Pine RidgeStudio Income and Rent Restricted at 50% MTSPStudio,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage in the in the East Auburn neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,031 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Woodmont 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.
2 Bed 1.5 bath Large Townhome With Garage 2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.81
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$1.74
903 31st St NE, Unit B903 31st St NE2BR,1BA$1.81
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.53
108 Kensington Ave S, Unit 7108 Kensington Ave S2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.85
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.74
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.78
Covington PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 568 Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $6,830. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $875 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kent?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kent ranges from $875 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,944.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kent?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kent range from $1,928 to $6,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,352.

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