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Rental Market Trends in Kent, WA

What is the average rent in Kent, WA?

$1,665/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Kent, WA is $1,665 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/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 $1,419 per month for a studio, $1,665 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,961 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,580 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,419/month
480 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,665/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,961/month
932 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,580/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,321/month
380 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,192/month
1,472 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,066/month
2,976 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,066/month
957 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 increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
44% $1,501 - $2,000/month
26% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?

Based on current rent prices, Stockton, The Lakes and East Hill-Meridian are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stockton
$1,414/month
702 Sq Ft
The Lakes
$1,689/month
589 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,779/month
668 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,787/month
673 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,801/month
656 Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,833/month
625 Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$1,886/month
767 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?

Based on current rent prices, Lake Morton-Berrydale, Downtown Kent and Riverfront are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$1,886/month
767 Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,833/month
625 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,801/month
656 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,787/month
673 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,779/month
668 Sq Ft
The Lakes
$1,689/month
589 Sq Ft
Stockton
$1,414/month
702 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
$1,801/month
656 Sq Ft
East Hill-Meridian
$1,779/month
668 Sq Ft
Lake Fenwick
$1,787/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown Kent
$1,833/month
625 Sq Ft
Lake Morton-Berrydale
$1,886/month
767 Sq Ft
The Lakes
$1,689/month
589 Sq Ft
Stockton
$1,414/month
702 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 $1,665, you’ll want to make about $5,550 per month or $66,600 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 $1,419 - $2,580. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 10.7% less for utilities, and 29.6% more for transportation.

City

Kent, WA

1,343 Available Apartments for Rent

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Stockton

Kent, WA

Lake Morton-Berrydale

Kent, WA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$2,184/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,383/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,746/month
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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 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.

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