Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Red Carpet Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Carpet Apartments

24440 Russell RdKent, 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 1 Bed unit found at Webster Court Senior Apartments priced from $1,250. Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,264. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,250
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,264
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Midtown 64 ApartmentsSwitchStudio,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, WA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.60 price per square foot 605 Prospect Ave N Model at 605 Prospect Ave N, Unit A in the in the South Kent neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,959 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
605 Prospect Ave N, Unit A605 Prospect Ave N4BR,3BA$1.60
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.75
Island ParkSan Juan3BR,2BA$2.36
White House Apartments2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.80
Avana West Hill2 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.34
Sky View Park Villa1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.91
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Signature PointeSpruce1BR,1BA$2.28
Berkeley Heights Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Kent, WA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Kent, WA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,523.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Webster Court Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $2,590.

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 64 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 $667 which is $1,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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