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Rental Market Trends in Kent, WA

What is the average rent in Kent, WA?

$1,644/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Kent, WA is $1,644 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Kent rent prices are 1% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Kent, you can expect to pay about $1,382 per month for a studio, $1,644 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,924 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,468 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,382/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,644/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,924/month
931 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,468/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$941/month
83 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,128/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,148/month
1,549 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,557/month
2,104 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,996/month
952 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kent, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $26 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?

Based on current rent prices, Redondo Heights, North Park Kent and East Hill-Meridian are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Redondo Heights
$1,448/month
623 Sq Ft
North Park Kent
$1,503/month
560 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,741/month
640 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,770/month
635 Sq Ft
Rock Creek Landing
$1,806/month
650 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,845/month
664 Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$2,041/month
754 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?

Based on current rent prices, Lake Morton-Berrydale, Lake Fenwick and Rock Creek Landing are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$2,041/month
754 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,845/month
664 Sq Ft
Rock Creek Landing
$1,806/month
650 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,770/month
635 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,741/month
640 Sq Ft
North Park Kent
$1,503/month
560 Sq Ft
Redondo Heights
$1,448/month
623 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,770/month
635 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,741/month
640 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,845/month
664 Sq Ft
Rock Creek Landing
$1,806/month
650 Sq Ft
Redondo Heights
$1,448/month
623 Sq Ft
North Park Kent
$1,503/month
560 Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$2,041/month
754 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, WA?

Because the average rent in Kent is $1,644, you’ll want to make about $5,480 per month or $65,760 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 55.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,382 - $2,468. 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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Kent, WA

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Apartment Averages

Redondo Heights

Kent, WA

Lake Morton-Berrydale

Kent, WA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,165/month
Two Bedroom
-
$2,402/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,736/month
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Apartment communities in Kent we think you'll love

Prose Kent

Prose Kent

419 E Novak Ln,
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$1,780 - $2,565 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Alexan Gateway

Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd S,
Kent, WA 98032

$1,892 - $3,259

Studio - 3 Beds

Kairos

Kairos

2030 W Meeker St,
Kent, WA 98032

$1,975 - $3,085

Studio - 3 Beds

Knol Apartments

Knol Apartments

11239 SE 260th St,
Kent, WA 98030

$1,562 - $3,375 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Kent, WA

Allied Residential
Allied Residential
  • 51

    Communities

  • 9,067

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

7 Communities in Kent
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,474

    Communities

  • 956,534

    Units

  • 896

    Cities

6 Communities in Kent
Devco Residential Group
Devco Residential Group
  • 35

    Communities

  • 8,947

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

5 Communities in Kent
Olympic Management Company
Olympic Management Company
  • 57

    Communities

  • 4,928

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

4 Communities in Kent
Palladium Real Estate Services
Palladium Real Estate Services
  • 17

    Communities

  • 3,161

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

4 Communities in Kent
Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
  • 550

    Communities

  • 123,182

    Units

  • 220

    Cities

3 Communities in Kent
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 164

    Communities

  • 42,465

    Units

  • 96

    Cities

3 Communities in Kent
TAM Residential
TAM Residential
  • 81

    Communities

  • 22,028

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

3 Communities 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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