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Red Carpet Apartments
24440 Russell RdKent, WA 98032
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6329 S 212th StKent, WA 98032
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625 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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1001 1st Ave NKent, WA 98032
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309 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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25842 87th Ave SKent, WA 98030
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1024 N Central AveKent, WA 98032
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1020 Central AveKent, WA 98032
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412 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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6248 S 242nd PlKent, WA 98032
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6305 S 238th PlKent, WA 98032
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329 Ridgeview DrKent, WA 98032
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3900 Veterans DrKent, WA 98032
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22416 88th AveKent, WA 98031
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24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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24615 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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2030 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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4620 S 254th PlKent, WA 98032
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23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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108 Kensington Ave S, Unit Unit #4, Unit Unit #4
108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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419 E Novak LnKent, WA 98032
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443 Ramsay WayKent, WA 98032
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3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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25701 27th Pl SKent, WA 98032
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24510 64th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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233 5th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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25919 25th Ln SKent, WA 98032
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Woodland Estates
4821 S Kent Des Moines RdKent, WA 98032
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108 Kensington Ave SKent, WA 98030
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718 State Ave NKent, WA 98031
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705-717 State Ave NKent, WA 98031
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25102 62nd Ave SKent, WA 98032
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335 Alder LnKent, WA 98030
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420 W Smith StKent, WA 98032
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4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032
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411 Alder LnKent, WA 98030
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405 E Titus StKent, WA 98030
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1406 Maple LnKent, WA 98030
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Heights by Vintage
21212 International BlvdSeatac, WA 98198
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21428 Pacific Hwy SSeatac, WA 98188
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2616 S 224th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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2222 S 234th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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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 |
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| The Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,648 | $1,325 | $2,600 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,199 | $2,755 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $1,490 | $3,270 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $2,122 | $4,050 |
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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 $999. 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 |
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| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Red Carpet Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 0x1 Small | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Astral Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments | Youngs | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
| 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 |
| Pointe by Vintage Apartments | pte11a | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, WA
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,019 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the North Central 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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| Majestic Bay | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Arbor Chase | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 108 Kensington Ave S, Unit Unit #4 | 108 Kensington Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Riverpointe | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Woodfield Apartments | Affordable 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Kent, WA | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Grandview Apartments | Addison | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Ventana | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 $1,400.
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 $999, while the average apartment in The Lakes costs $2,669.
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 35 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 $188 which is $2,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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