The Lakes

Kent, WA

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The Lakes - Kent, WA

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A prime riverside community in the heart of the Sea-Tac area

Upscale • Suburb • River • Shopping • Interstate • Commuter • Schools • Parks • Golf •

With the Green River running along its western edge and beautiful greenery throughout, The Lakes is a neighborhood whose atmosphere is defined by its lush and tranquil natural surroundings. Riverfront Park and Hogan Park sit just south of the neighborhood, putting you within easy walking distance of extensive trails, a golf course, an ice rink, and a softball complex. Kent Station outdoor mall and Downtown Kent are a few blocks to the east, giving you prime access to the city’s best shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment. Easy access to I-5 puts you just minutes from Sea-Tac Airport and makes this a great location for folks commuting to Seattle or Tacoma.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in The Lakes is $1,754 for one bedroom, $2,225 for two bedrooms, and $2,746 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Lakes has increased by 6.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 652 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,754/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 949 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,225/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,140 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,746/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

72

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Saltwater State Park
  • Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
  • Auburndale Park
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
  • Riverview Park

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

Colleges

Top Apartments in The Lakes

ReNew Water's Edge

ReNew Water's Edge

6305 S 238th Pl,
Kent, WA 98032

$1,510 - $3,785 | 1-3 Beds

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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 June 2025.