Kairos
2030 W Meeker St,
Kent, WA 98032
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,699 - $2,946
Rental Market Trends in Kent, WA
What is the average rent in Kent, WA?
$1,672/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Kent, WA is $1,672 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/month, which means Kent rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Kent, you can expect to pay about $1,428 per month for a studio, $1,672 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,978 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,593 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kent, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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2024
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Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
18%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
27%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kent, Redondo Heights and The Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Benson Hills, Rock Creek Landing and Lake Morton-Berrydale are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent.
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Which Kent neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kent with the most apartments available are Riverfront, East Hill-Meridian and Lake Fenwick .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, WA?
Because the average rent in Kent is $1,672, you’ll want to make about $5,573 per month or $66,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kent, WA is 24.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Kent is 55.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,428 - $2,593. You can expect to pay 9.1% more for groceries, 10.8% less for utilities, and 29.5% more for transportation.
How does Kent, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kent, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,606/month
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One Bedroom
$1,812/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,505/month
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Three Bedroom
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.