Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Kent
Kent, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,651
Population
110,878
Renter Mix
52% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,781
Average: $105,717
Education
26,110
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
57,941
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kent has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kent, WA is $1,448 for a studio, $1,660 for one bedroom, $1,929 for two bedrooms, and $2,502 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kent has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,660/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$3,375/month
1,971 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,147/month
1,034 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 $1,448 - $2,502. 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
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
543 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
560 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
718 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
794 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,034 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,440 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,128 Students
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Public
Grades 9-12
328 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
80 Students
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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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Houses for Rent in Kent
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.