Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (67 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Ventana
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$1,409 - $2,039
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Alvista 240
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$1,503 - $2,732
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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Irwin Park
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$1,597 - $1,912
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Avana West Hill
$1,735 - $2,533
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Ethos
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$1,857 - $3,295
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,901 - $3,014
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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Sun Vista Apartments
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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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Sunrise Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Estates

23612 100th Ave SEKent, WA 98031
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Redhill Pines North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redhill Pines North

25124 97th Pl SKent, WA 98030
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Park View Apartments
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Park View Apartments

108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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10718 SE 238th St
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10718 SE 238th St

10718 SE 238th StKent, WA 98031
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032

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South Kent, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kent Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kent area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Summerwalk Villa priced from $1,100. Red Carpet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable South Kent apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 3rd Floor w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,100
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Kentwood Apartments1x2C2BR,1BA$1,360
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,395
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,395
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Woodfield ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, Wash...1BR,1BA$1,400
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Midtown 64 ApartmentsStudio-SwitchStudio,1BA$1,409
Ventana1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,409

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kent, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kent area is the $2.10 price per square foot Grand Model at Alvista 240 in the in the East Pointe neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value South Kent apartment is the The Signal Model at The Lighthouse starting at $2,153 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Meredith neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kent apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alvista 240Grand3BR,2BA$2.10
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$2.04
Arden Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.67
White House Apartments2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.85
Mallard Pointe at Riverbend2x22BR,2BA$1.89
Brookside2X1 Renovated - 900 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.97
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.87
Chandlers Bay ApartmentsThe Dune Renovated1BR,1BA$2.18
Summerwalk Villa1 Bedroom - 1st Floor with W/D1BR,1BA$2.16
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Kent, Kent, WA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Kent. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kent Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Kent?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Kent is under $1,409.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Kent?

The cheapest apartment in South Kent is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South Kent costs $2,489.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Kent?

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 32 regular apartments in South Kent 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 South Kent?

Cheap apartments in South Kent have an average cost of $259 which is $2,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kent.

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