
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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The Lakes, Kent, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,641 | $1,375 | $2,099 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,299 | $2,630 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,490 | $3,350 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $2,149 | $3,715 |
| The Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $2,384 | $2,384 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Lakes Neighborhood of Kent, WA.
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Cheapest Available The Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Lakes area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights by Vintage priced from $1,199. Timber Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Timber Heights | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Sea Fox | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, WA
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Silver Springs in the in the Southwest Spring Glen neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 2x1 Model at Arbor Chase starting at $1,719 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the West Hill North neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Springs | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| Arbor Chase | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Woodfield Apartments | Affordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Riverpointe | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Astral Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Grandview Apartments | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Ventana | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.03 |
| Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Avana West Hill | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Lakes is under $1,490.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in The Lakes is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Lakes?
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 49 regular apartments in The Lakes 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 The Lakes?
Cheap apartments in The Lakes have an average cost of $828 which is $1,612 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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