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property at 710 Prospect Ave N

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 2020 Grant Ave S

$1,595 - $1,895

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2020 Grant Ave S

RentonWA98055
property at 2500 S 286th Pl

$1,650 - $1,795

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2500 S 286th Pl

Federal WayWA98003

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kent, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2026

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$2,632$612585

Cheapest Available Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kent, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Pine Ridge in the Orillia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kent apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Pine Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Rent Restricted at 40% HERA1BR,1BA$1,114
Washington Park ApartmentsCedar (Renovated)Studio,1BA$1,277
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,305
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA

As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kent area is the $1.64 price per square foot Birmingham Model at Stratford Arms in the in the Meredith neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Kent apartment is the Orchard 2x2 Model at Waterbrook Loft and Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the East Pointe 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.
Stratford ArmsBirmingham2BR,2BA$1.64
Waterbrook Loft and ApartmentsOrchard 2x22BR,2BA$1.58
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$1.94
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.81
Mariposa2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.96
Pines at Canyon Station2x1 A-E2BR,1BA$1.90
Avaya at Town Center1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.82
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.90
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent

What type of rentals are currently available in Kent?

There are currently 591 Apartments for Rent in Kent, WA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $14,983. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kent ranging from $800 to $7,195.

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 $800 to $7,195 with an average monthly rent of $3,072.

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 $1,467 to $4,215, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,840. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,333.

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