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Average Rent in Kent 98032 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Kent 98032, Kent, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,174/mo
▼ 0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,256/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
95
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Kent 98032
25 listed units across 6 buildings in Kent 98032 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $167/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | Unit 1 | $1,840 | $1,256 | $584 |
| Island Park | Unit 3 | $2,443 | $1,941 | $502 |
| Madison Plaza | Unit 7 | $2,570 | $2,210 | $360 |
| Island Park | Unit 2 | $2,191 | $1,860 | $331 |
| Madison Plaza | Unit 6 | $2,465 | $2,135 | $330 |
| Ethos | Unit R-204, Venture | $2,969 | $2,722 | $247 |
| Ethos | Unit J-202, Virtue | $2,631 | $2,412 | $219 |
| Madison Plaza | Unit 4 | $1,970 | $1,765 | $205 |
Kent 98032 vs Kent, WA Average
Kent 98032 is more expensive than the Kent, WA average by $197/mo (10%). The citywide average is $1,977/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Kent 98032?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Kent 98032 is $2,174 per month across 7 apartment communities and 95 available units. Rents have decreased $3 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Island Park starting at $1,256/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,788/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,043/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,502/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,752/mo.
Prices range from $1,256 to $3,247 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 22 units are currently listed.
Kent 98032 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,245 | - | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,177 | -$68 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,160 | -$17 | 7 |
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
Rent Prices by Apartment in Kent 98032
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Park | $1,256/mo | $1,686/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Madison Plaza | $1,505/mo | $2,131/mo | 7 | 4.1 |
| Avana West Hill | $1,611/mo | $1,800/mo | 20 | 4 |
| Ethos | $1,652/mo | $2,341/mo | 27 | 3.3 |
| Prose Kent | $1,817/mo | $2,212/mo | 20 | 4.4 |
| Alexan Gateway | $1,880/mo | $2,559/mo | 9 | 3.8 |
| Skyview 3322 | $2,141/mo | $2,230/mo | 9 | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Kent 98032
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$87,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,174/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,256/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Kent 98032 is $90,416 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $2,174 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,933/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.
Google Search Trends for Kent 98032 Apartments
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