Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kent Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (76 Rentals)

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property at 710 Prospect Ave N

$965

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 Prospect Ave N

KentWA98031

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Avana West Hill
$1,535 - $2,507
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Irwin Park
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$1,545 - $1,855
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Irwin Park

10925 SE 259th StKent, WA 98030
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Alvista 240
$1,639 - $2,295
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Alvista 240

24028 SE 110th PlKent, WA 98030
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Ventana
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$1,703 - $2,039
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Ventana

329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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Ethos
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$1,802 - $3,321
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Prose Kent
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$1,896 - $2,999
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Prose Kent

419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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property at 10601 SE 252nd St

$2,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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10601 SE 252nd St, Unit 10601 Se 252 St

10601 SE 252nd St
KentWA98030
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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
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Tri Court Apartments

24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Titus Village Apartments
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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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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 $1,295. 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- 1st floor1BR,1BA$1,295
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior ApartmentsYoungs1BR,1BA$1,345
Kentbrook Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,395
Webster Court Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,399
Mallard Pointe at Riverbend1x11BR,1BA$1,399
LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf1BR,1BA$1,399
Duchess Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,400
Midtown 64 ApartmentsStudio-SwitchStudio,1BA$1,416
Woodland EstatesS 500sqft 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kent, WA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kent area is the $1.95 price per square foot The Compass Renovated Model at Chandlers Bay Apartments in the in the South Kent neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value South Kent apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated Model at Avana West Hill starting at $2,208 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Woodmont 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.
Chandlers Bay ApartmentsThe Compass Renovated2BR,2BA$1.95
Avana West Hill3 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$2.01
The LighthouseThe Signal2BR,2BA$1.97
Brookside2X1 Renovated - 900 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.97
Irwin ParkTwo Bedroom One Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.88
Summerwalk Villa2 Bedroom - 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
Alvista 240Fraser1BR,1BA$1.93
Waterbrook Loft and ApartmentsHadlock 1x11BR,1BA$1.82
23740 100th Ave SE, Unit Buchheit Gardens23740 100th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.00
Mallard Pointe at Riverbend1x11BR,1BA$1.99

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South Kent, Kent, WA

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

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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 $1,420.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Kent is Summerwalk Villa which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in South Kent costs $2,494.

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 53 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 $279 which is $2,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kent.

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