Average Rent in Kent, WA
8 apartment buildings, 82 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,039/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,285/mo
The BLVD
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
82
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Kent, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Kent, WA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The BLVD
2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Knol Apartments
11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Madison Plaza
102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Ridgegate
24808 100th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Ethos
2200 W Meeker St Y103, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Alvista 240
24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Alexan Gateway
23000 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The BLVD 2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,285 | $1,493 | $1.91 | 3 (82) | 20 |
| 2 | Knol Apartments 11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA | $1,439 | $1,791 | $2.79 | 4 (242) | 3 |
| 3 | Madison Plaza 102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,495 | $2,184 | $2.74 | 4.1 (146) | 8 |
| 4 | Ridgegate 24808 100th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA | $1,678 | $2,109 | $2.17 | 4.2 (173) | 5 |
| 5 | Ethos 2200 W Meeker St Y103, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,802 | $2,203 | $3.06 | 3.3 (205) | 18 |
| 6 | Alvista 240 24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA | $1,872 | $2,106 | $1.83 | 4.1 (121) | 3 |
| 7 | Alexan Gateway 23000 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,902 | $2,266 | $3.44 | 3.8 (127) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
The BLVD
3 (82)2136 S 272nd St, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Knol Apartments
4 (242)11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Madison Plaza
4.1 (146)102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Ridgegate
4.2 (173)24808 100th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Ethos
3.3 (205)2200 W Meeker St Y103, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Alvista 240
4.1 (121)24028 110th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Kent, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kent, WA is $2,039 per month, based on 82 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,285 at The BLVD to $2,106 at Prose Kent.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,526/mo | $1,285/mo | 6 |
| 1 Bed | $1,938/mo | $1,325/mo | 45 |
| 2 Bed | $2,225/mo | $1,645/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $2,602/mo | $1,872/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Kent, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Kent, WA averages $1,938/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,225/mo. At the local median household income of $90,416, that works out to 27% 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 runs 11% 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
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,039/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,285/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Median household income in Kent, WA is $90,416 , about 8% 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) | $2,039 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,798/mo |
Population
135,015
Median household income
$90,416
Census median rent
$1,833/mo
Rent as % of income
32.4%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Washington
How Kent, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Kent, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,896 | +42% | 46 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,563 | -23% | 10 |
| Renton, WA | $2,347 | +15% | 10 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,404 | -31% | 10 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,820 | -11% | 9 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,380 | +17% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kent, WA?
The average rent in Kent, WA is $2,039 per month, based on 82 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kent, WA?
The lowest available rent in Kent, WA starts at $1,285 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $1,938/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,325/mo across 45 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA average $2,225/mo. Units start from $1,645/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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