
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $805 (53 Rentals)
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Webster Court Senior Apartments

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115 Summit Ave N

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308 Summit Ave N

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Riverfront, Kent, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $825 | $1,902 |
| Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $819 | $2,710 |
| Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $978 | $3,256 |
| Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,124 | $3,209 |
| Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $2,593 | $2,593 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA.
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Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Duchess Apartments priced from $1,300. Silverwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Red Carpet Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Woodfield Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (50% AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Midtown 64 Apartments | Studio-Switch | Studio,1BA | $1,416 |
| Woodland Estates | S 500sqft 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| ReNew Water's Edge | Alser | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments | Youngs | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| Berkeley Heights | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,560 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, WA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.79 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the The Jetty Renovated Model at Chandlers Bay Apartments starting at $2,020 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the South Kent neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Chandlers Bay Apartments | The Jetty Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 115 Summit Ave N | 115 Summit Ave N | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Sandpiper | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Tamarak | Spacious Two-Bed, One-Bath with One Month Free ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Madronas Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Sky View Park Villa | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Timber Heights | 2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Astral Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Kent, WA
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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 $1,560.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Duchess Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $1,783.
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 48 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 $850 which is $933 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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