Prose Kent
419 E Novak Ln,
Kent, WA 98032
1-2 Beds | $1,896 - $2,961
Rental Market Trends in Kent, WA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Kent, WA is $1,667/month.
Rent in Kent is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.
$1,667/month
Average Rent
664 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.2%
Change / Year
1,800
Available Apartments
Kent rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Kent average $1,425 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Kent average $1,667 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Kent average $1,967 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Kent average $2,567 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Kent, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
44%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
26%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Cambridge, Downtown Kent and East Hill-Meridian are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent.
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Riverfront, Lake Morton-Berrydale and East Hill-Meridian 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, Lake Fenwick and East Hill-Meridian .
Neighborhood
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, WA?
Because the average rent in Kent is $1,667, you’ll want to make about $5,556 per month or $66,672 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 19.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Kent is 32.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,425 - $2,567. You can expect to pay 10.4% more for groceries, 2.0% more for utilities, and 52.1% 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.
View the Kent Area GuideStudio
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$1,508/month
One Bedroom
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$1,838/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,191/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,694/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Kent?
The average rent in Kent is $1,667 per month, which is 0.3% higher than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Kent?
The average rent for a house in Kent, WA is $3,197 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Kent?
Rents in Kent, WA are increasing, with prices up 0.2% year-over-year and $3 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Kent?
In Kent, WA, 44% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.