Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $800 (49 Rentals)

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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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Ethos
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$1,696 - $3,015
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Avana West Hill
$1,698 - $2,256
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Alexan Gateway
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$1,823 - $3,127
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Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,901 - $2,762
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$1,992 - $2,299
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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, 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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Woodland Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Estates

4821 S Kent Des Moines RdKent, WA 98032
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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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State Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

State Ave

705-717 State Ave NKent, WA 98031
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Signature Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Signature Pointe

25102 62nd Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Titus Mansion
2 Bedroom Apartments

Titus Mansion

405 E Titus StKent, WA 98030
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Island Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Island Park

23529 60th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

3602 S 180th PlSeatac, WA 98188

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Pine Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

3725 S 180th StSeatac, WA 98188
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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Riverfront, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Pine Ridge priced from $1,036. Red Carpet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine RidgeStudio Rent Restricted at 40% HERAStudio,1BA$1,036
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,351
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 553sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Central FlatsJade1BR,1BA$1,434
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, WA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,992. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2x1 Model at Arbor Chase starting at $1,570 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the West Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.78
Arbor Chase2x12BR,1BA$1.59
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA2BR,1BA$1.78
ReNew on JamesIris2BR,2BA$2.21
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Ventana1 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome1BR,1.5BA$2.24
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Berkeley Heights Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Kent, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Kent. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Astral Apartments which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $2,434.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 21 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $173 which is $2,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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