Average Rent in Kent WA
7 apartment buildings, 35 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$2,066/mo
Cheapest
$1,399/mo
Properties
7
Units
35
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 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 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pointe by Vintage
22837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA
Heights By Vintage
21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA
Prose Kent
419 Novak Ln, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Avana Star Lake
2211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
Avana West Hill
24849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Irwin Park
10925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Skyview 3322
3322 S 222nd Pl, Kent, WA 98032, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pointe by Vintage 22837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA | $1,399 | $1,809 | $2.24 | 2 | 12 |
| 2 | Heights By Vintage 21212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA | $1,767 | $1,767 | $3.26 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 3 | Prose Kent 419 Novak Ln, Kent, WA 98032, USA | $1,901 | $2,241 | $2.72 | 4.4 | 21 |
| 4 | Avana Star Lake 2211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA | -- | -- | -- | 2.5 | 0 |
| 5 | Avana West Hill 24849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Irwin Park 10925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 | 0 |
| 7 | Skyview 3322 3322 S 222nd Pl, Kent, WA 98032, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.4 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Pointe by Vintage
222837 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA
Heights By Vintage
3.621212 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA
Prose Kent
4.4419 Novak Ln, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Avana Star Lake
2.52211 S Star Lake Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA
Avana West Hill
424849 46th Ave South, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Irwin Park
3.410925 SE 259th St, Kent, WA 98030, USA
Kent WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Kent WA is $2,066 per month, based on 35 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,399 at Pointe by Vintage to $1,901 at Prose Kent.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,930/mo | $1,399/mo | 27 |
| 2 Bed | $2,534/mo | $2,039/mo | 7 |
| 3 Bed | $2,451/mo | $2,451/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,930/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,534/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 13% 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
$83,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,066/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,399/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Kent WA is $90,416 , about 9% 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) | $2,066 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,825/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 | $2,901 | +40% | 51 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,096 | +1% | 15 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,316 | +12% | 10 |
| Spokane, WA | $1,434 | -31% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kent WA?
The average rent in Kent WA is $2,066 per month, based on 35 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Kent WA?
The lowest available rent in Kent WA starts at $1,399 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kent WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Kent WA average $1,930/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,399/mo across 27 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Kent WA average $2,534/mo. Units start from $2,039/mo across 7 units currently listed.
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