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Average Rent in Kent 98032 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Kent 98032?

The average listed apartment rent in Kent 98032 is $2,037 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 89 priced apartments in 6 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.

Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Kent 98032, Kent, WA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Kent 98030 98032
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Market Average

$2,037/mo

▲ +1.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,299/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

6

tracked daily

Units Listed

89

available now

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Kent 98032 vs Kent, WA Average

Kent 98032 is more expensive than the Kent, WA average by $42/mo (2%). The citywide average is $1,995/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kent 98032?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Kent 98032 is $2,037 per month across 6 apartment communities and 89 available units. Rents have increased $25 (1.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The BLVD starting at $1,299/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,565/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,787/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,253/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,220/mo.

Prices range from $1,299 to $3,220 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 26 units are currently listed.

Kent 98032 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $2,106 - 6
July 2026 $2,154 +$48 8
August 2026 $2,087 -$67 8
September 2026 $2,034 -$53 8
October 2026 $2,128 +$94 8
November 2026 $2,188 +$60 6

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Kent 98032

Studio
$1,565
from $1,299 · 2 units
1 Bed
$1,787
from $1,325 · 41 units
2 Bed
$2,253
from $1,645 · 39 units
3 Bed
$3,220
from $3,220 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Kent 98032

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The BLVD $1,299/mo $1,473/mo 17 3
Ethos $1,720/mo $2,232/mo 16 3.3
Prose Kent $1,757/mo $2,065/mo 28 4.4
Alexan Gateway $1,823/mo $2,483/mo 10 3.8
Island Park $1,839/mo $2,301/mo 6 4.2
Skyview 3322 $1,898/mo $2,006/mo 12 3.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kent 98032

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What is the average rent in Kent 98032?
The average listed apartment rent in Kent 98032 is $2,037 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 89 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Kent 98032?
The apartment listings we track in Kent 98032 range from $1,299 to $3,220 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Kent 98032?
The daily building-average rent rose by $26 (1.2%) over 30 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Kent 98032?
Studio apartments average $1,565 per month across 2 priced listings in Kent 98032. Listed rents range from $1,299 to $1,831 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kent 98032?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,787 per month across 41 priced listings in Kent 98032. Listed rents range from $1,325 to $2,661 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kent 98032?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,253 per month across 39 priced listings in Kent 98032. Listed rents range from $1,645 to $3,127 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Kent 98032?
3-bedroom apartments average $3,220 per month across 1 priced listing in Kent 98032. Listed rents range from $3,220 to $3,220 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Kent 98032?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,787 per month across 41 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,253 across 39 listings, $466 (26.1%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Kent 98032?
The BLVD has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,299 per month. We track 17 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Kent 98032?
The $1,800 to $2,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 26 units, or 29.2% of the priced apartments we track in Kent 98032. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Kent 98032?
We track 89 priced units at 6 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Kent 98032?
We have recorded rent data on 115 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Kent 98032. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Kent 98032?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Kent 98032 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent 98032?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$81,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,037/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 ($1,299/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.

Median household income in Kent 98032 is $90,416 , about 8% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Kent 98032

Overall prices in Kent 98032 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 98032's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,037
Utilities $652
Groceries $584
Transportation $1,553
Healthcare $758
Other goods and services $1,212
Estimated total $6,796/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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