# Average Rent in Kent, WA

> How much is rent in Kent, WA? $1,913 median across 130 units in 11 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Kent, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Kent, WA is $1,995 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 130 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

11 apartment buildings, 130 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,995/mo

median $1,913

[+1.3% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,299/mo

The BLVD

Properties

11

tracked daily

Units

130

available now

[View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/trends/) [Explore Kent, WA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=kent-wa)

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Kent, WA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$2,079

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Kent, WA over the last 3 months. Started at $2,006, ended at $2,079.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 2,006 |
| Aug | 2,053 |
| Aug | 2,056 |
| Aug | 2,019 |
| Sep | 1,932 |
| Sep | 2,014 |
| Sep | 2,003 |
| Sep | 1,995 |
| Oct | 1,967 |
| Oct | 1,985 |
| Oct | 2,063 |
| Oct | 2,021 |
| Oct | 2,045 |
| Nov | 2,079 |

[Full Kent, WA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Kent, WA Rent Prices

All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3 (82)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/the-blvd-kent-wa/): The BLVD 2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,299/mo Avg $1,473 17 units

[#2 4.1 (146)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/madison-plaza-kent-wa/): Madison Plaza 102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,420/mo as of Oct 21 Avg $1,668 19 units

[#3 4 (242)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/knol-apartments-kent-wa/): Knol Apartments 11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA From $1,474/mo Avg $1,739 13 units

[#4 4.4 (97)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/soundview-kent-wa/): Soundview 28425 18th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,484/mo Avg $1,617 4 units

[#5 4 (80)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/avana-west-hill-kent-wa/): Avana West Hill 24849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,520/mo as of Sep 30 Avg $1,877 20 units

[#6 3.4 (172)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/irwin-park-kent-wa/): Irwin Park 10925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA From $1,581/mo Avg $1,598 4 units

[#7 4.1 (121)](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/alvista-240-kent-wa/): Alvista 240 24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA From $1,602/mo Avg $1,930 9 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [The BLVD 2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/the-blvd-kent-wa/) | $1,299 | $1,473 | $2.03/ft² | 3 (82) | 17 |
| 2 | [Madison Plaza 102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/madison-plaza-kent-wa/) | $1,420 as of Oct 21 | $1,668 | $2.69/ft² | 4.1 (146) | 19 |
| 3 | [Knol Apartments 11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/knol-apartments-kent-wa/) | $1,474 | $1,739 | $2.57/ft² | 4 (242) | 13 |
| 4 | [Soundview 28425 18th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/soundview-kent-wa/) | $1,484 | $1,617 | $2.78/ft² | 4.4 (97) | 4 |
| 5 | [Avana West Hill 24849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/avana-west-hill-kent-wa/) | $1,520 as of Sep 30 | $1,877 | $2.23/ft² | 4 (80) | 20 |
| 6 | [Irwin Park 10925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/irwin-park-kent-wa/) | $1,581 | $1,598 | $2.09/ft² | 3.4 (172) | 4 |
| 7 | [Alvista 240 24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/alvista-240-kent-wa/) | $1,602 | $1,930 | $1.96/ft² | 4.1 (121) | 9 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/apartments/)

[The BLVD](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/the-blvd-kent-wa/): ![The BLVD apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/9635?w=600) 3 (82) 2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,299/mo 17 units

[Madison Plaza](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/madison-plaza-kent-wa/): ![Madison Plaza apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6325?w=600) 4.1 (146) 102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,420/mo prices as of Oct 21 19 units

[Knol Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/knol-apartments-kent-wa/): ![Knol Apartments apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6335?w=600) 4 (242) 11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA From $1,474/mo 13 units

[Soundview](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/soundview-kent-wa/): ![Soundview apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6334?w=600) 4.4 (97) 28425 18th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA From $1,484/mo 4 units

[Avana West Hill](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/avana-west-hill-kent-wa/): ![Avana West Hill apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6326?w=600) 4 (80) 24849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA From $1,520/mo prices as of Sep 30 20 units

[Irwin Park](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/irwin-park-kent-wa/): ![Irwin Park apartments in Kent, WA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6323?w=600) 3.4 (172) 10925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA From $1,581/mo 4 units

[Browse all Kent, WA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/apartments/)

By Area

## Kent, WA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Kent 98032 9](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/apartments/?neighborhood=Kent%2098032)[Kent 98030 4](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/apartments/?neighborhood=Kent%2098030)

## Kent, WA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Kent, WA is **$1,995 per month**, based on 130 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,299 at The BLVD to $3,220 at Alexan Gateway.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,517/mo | $1,299/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,762/mo | $1,325/mo | 59 |
| 2 Bed | $2,175/mo | $1,614/mo | 51 |
| 3 Bed | $2,631/mo | $2,319/mo | 8 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Kent, WA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kent, WA averages **$1,762/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,175/mo**. At the local median household income of **$90,416**, that works out to **26% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Kent, WA at **$1,833/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/trends/) runs **9% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Kent, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$80,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,995/mo.

Comfortable income

$96,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,299/mo), you need to earn at least **$52,000/year**.

Median household income in Kent, WA is **$90,416** , about 6% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Kent, WA

Overall prices in Kent, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Kent, WA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,995 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,754/mo |

Population

135,015

Median household income

$90,416

Census median rent

$1,833/mo

Census rent burden

32.4%

Median age

35.3

Mean commute

30 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Washington

How Kent, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Kent, WA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Seattle, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/seattle-wa/) | $3,012 | +51% | +5.4% | 61 |
| [Bellevue, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/bellevue-wa/) | $3,361 | +68% | +3.6% | 21 |
| [Auburn, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/auburn-wa/) | $107,144 | +5271% | +14860.1% | 20 |
| [Bellingham, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/bellingham-wa/) | $1,557 | -22% | +2.5% | 19 |
| [Everett, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/everett-wa/) | $2,032 | +2% | -8.6% | 18 |
| [Lakewood, WA](https://average-rent.com/city/lakewood-wa/) | $1,857 | -7% | +3% | 17 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Kent, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Kent, WA is $1,995 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 130 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Kent, WA?

The median asking rent in Kent, WA is $1,913 per month, computed from 130 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,995/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kent, WA?

The lowest available rent in Kent, WA starts at $1,299 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?

1-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $1,762/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,325/mo across 59 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?

2-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $2,175/mo. Units start from $1,614/mo across 51 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Kent, WA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/kent-wa/trends/)

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