Prose Kent
419 E Novak Ln,
Kent, WA 98032
$1,900 - $2,665 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Kent
Kent, WA Area Guide
A scenic community halfway between Seattle and Tacoma
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Located in the Seattle metropolitan area, Kent combines suburban living with easy city access. Set in the Green River Valley, the city offers outdoor recreation at Riverbend Golf Complex and maintains 55 public parks. Once known as the "Lettuce Capital of the World," Kent has evolved into a modern city that preserves its natural surroundings. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,667 per month with a 0.2% increase year-over-year, while two-bedroom units average $1,962.
Kent Station serves as a central shopping and entertainment destination for residents. The city maintains strong ties to the aerospace industry, with Boeing and Blue Origin facilities nearby. Housing options include apartments throughout the Valley and residential areas in the East and West Hills, including the East Hill-Meridian neighborhood. The accesso ShoWare Center brings entertainment to the area as the home arena for Seattle Thunderbirds hockey. Kent's location between Seattle and Tacoma, coupled with Sounder commuter rail service, makes commuting convenient for the city's 136,000 residents.
Explore the City
The annual Cornucopia Days in Kent brings the community together for summer fun.
Locals can enjoy a scenic walk or go fishing at Lake Fenwick Park in Kent.
Newer townhomes can be found throughout the West Hill North neighborhood.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Kent, WA is $1,386 for a studio, $1,656 for one bedroom, $1,930 for two bedrooms, and $2,480 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kent has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,656/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$2,879/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,981/month
955 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kent, WA is 24.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Kent is 55.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,382 - $2,486. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 29.6% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kent, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
51
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
36
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
54
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Schools
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Martin Sortun Elementary School
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Enatai Beach Park
- Shadow Lake Bog
- Lake Wilderness Arboretum
- Auburndale Park
- Riverview Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.