
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Lakes Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $500 (73 Rentals)
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ReNew Water's Edge

LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+)

Astral Apartments

Webster Court Senior Apartments

Chandlers Bay Apartments

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Midtown 64 Apartments

Woodland Estates

2701 S 257th Pl
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Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments

2705 S 256th St

Arbor Chase

ReNew on James

Central Flats

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Avana West Hill

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Ethos

Swiss Gables

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Dwell At Kent Station Apartments

Silver Springs

703 Woodford Ave N

813 Woodford Ave N, Unit 2

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Alexan Gateway

Kairos

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Prose Kent

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Skyview 3322

1816 Maple Ln
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Cottonwood

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Duchess Apartments

State Ave

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Island Park

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617 3rd Ave S

Heights by Vintage

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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 | $1,911 | $1,315 | $2,228 |
| The Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $1,199 | $2,754 |
| The Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,349 | $3,833 |
| The Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,950 | $4,522 |
| The Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $2,593 | $2,603 |
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There are currently 73 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. Duchess Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Red Carpet Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Woodfield Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (50% AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| ReNew Water's Edge | Alser | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| LARC at Kent (Senior Housing 55+) | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 578sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Midtown 64 Apartments | Studio-Switch | Studio,1BA | $1,416 |
| Woodland Estates | S 500sqft 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Lakes, WA
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Lakes area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,040. The second greatest value The Lakes apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $2,049 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Waterview Crossing Apartments | Seabrook II | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Sandpiper | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Park Place Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Tamarak | Spacious Two-Bed, One-Bath with One Month Free ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 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 |
| Duchess Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $1,420.
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 $2,062.
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 55 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 $913 which is $1,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Lakes.
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