
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $500 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Lakes area of Kent.


Woodland Estates

Red Carpet Apartments

Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments

LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)

Webster Court Senior Apartments

Woodfield Apartments

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Midtown 64 Apartments

Riverpointe
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Astral Apartments

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Chandlers Bay Apartments

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Avana West Hill

ReNew on James

ReNew Water's Edge

Silver Springs

Arbor Chase

Grandview Apartments

Dwell At Kent Station Apartments
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Ethos

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Alexan Gateway

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Prose Kent

Swiss Gables

Kairos

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Skyview 3322

25406 35th Pl S

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Tri Court Apartments

Titus Village Apartments
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Park View Apartments

Duchess Apartments

State Ave

Aliso Townhomes

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Signature Pointe

Timber Heights

Park Place Apartments

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Titus Mansion

Island Park

Heights by Vintage

Silverwood Park

Viewpoint Apartment

Rainier Landing

Marina Club

Bay Club Apartments

Waterview Crossing Apartments

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Creekwood
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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 | $1,910 | $1,285 | $2,275 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,345 | $2,660 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,299 | $3,833 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $1,869 | $4,522 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 66 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 2 Beds unit found at Heights by Vintage priced from $1,299. Red Carpet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable The Lakes apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights by Vintage | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Red Carpet Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 0x1 Small | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments | Youngs | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Woodfield Apartments | Affordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, Wash... | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Midtown 64 Apartments | Studio-Switch | Studio,1BA | $1,416 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, WA
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,161. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the The Compass Renovated Model at Chandlers Bay Apartments starting at $2,105 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the South Kent 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. |
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| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Chandlers Bay Apartments | The Compass Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 24236 26th Pl S, Unit Unit B | 24236 26th Pl S | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Park Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Sandpiper | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Timber Heights | 2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Grandview Apartments | Abbey | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Astral Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Heights by Vintage | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Riverpointe | Large One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Kent. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $1,416.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in The Lakes is Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,345, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,969.
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 59 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 $274 which is $2,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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