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Highlights

  • Quality appliances
  • Hardwood-style floors/carpets
  • Peaceful living environment
  • Pet-free community
  • Bright open living spaces

Location

718 State Ave N, Kent, WA 98031, USA|Mill Creek
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Management

TT Reals

Leasing office

(206) 650-7908

Property Overview

Duchess Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an overall high rating, excellent price positioning, and standout amenities and location scores. It features quality appliances, hardwood-style floors or carpets, bright open living spaces, and a peaceful, pet-free community, while also sitting close to highly rated middle and high schools and ranking well for value for money.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Duchess Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Duchess Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,350 /mo

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Amenities for Duchess Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHardwood Floor
HeatingWindow Coverings

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry

Services

Recycling
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

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REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$10

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

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About Duchess Apartments

HomeApartments in KentMill Creek Duchess Apartments

Step into comfort and style with this 600 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1-bath apartment at Duchess Apartments. Featuring bright open living spaces, kitchen with quality appliances and hardwood-style floors/carpets, this home is designed for both relaxation and convenience. Enjoy a peaceful living environment in this well-maintained, pet-free community. Current Availability: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath – $1300/month + WSG fee (water, sewer, garbage) Flat Rate Utilities (Water, Sewer, and Garbage Flat Rate): $150 + $25 per additional occupant. Rental Criteria: Income: 2x rent + utilities, 12 months of verifiable employment history, 12 months of positive rental history, Clean background and favorable credit. Application Requirements to Hold a Unit: Completed applications for each adult, Photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID), Passport, Social Security card, or Birth Certificate, Two months of your most recent paystubs, $59.80 screening fee per adult.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Duchess Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Duchess Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Duchess Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Duchess Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Duchess Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Duchess Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Duchess Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Duchess Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Duchess Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Duchess Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.9 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Mill Creek

1-bedroom apartments at Duchess Apartments cost about 36% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mill Creek.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Mill Creek
Kent
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Kent
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,389
December 2024$1,363
January 2025$1,389
February 2025$1,401
March 2025$1,396
April 2025$1,382
May 2025$1,496
June 2025$1,596
July 2025$1,594
August 2025$1,583
September 2025$1,596
October 2025$1,609
November 2025$1,598
December 2025$1,594
January 2026$1,602
February 2026$1,601
March 2026$1,588
April 2026$1,538
May 2026$1,546
June 2026$1,499
July 2026$1,493
August 2026$1,491
September 2026$1,505
October 2026$1,536
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Mill Creek
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$1,350
June 2025$1,361
July 2025$1,350
August 2025$1,400
September 2025$1,395
October 2025$1,325
November 2025$1,302
December 2025$1,300
January 2026$1,350
February 2026$1,335
March 2026$1,350
April 2026$1,330
May 2026$1,281
June 2026$1,270
July 2026$1,310
August 2026$1,253
September 2026$1,225
October 2026$1,148

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 718 State Ave N?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$54,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $54,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,350.
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Schools near Duchess Apartments

East Hill Elementary School

9825 s 240th st

kent, WA, 98031

PK, K-6Public
C

Kent Laboratory Academy

10515 se 208th st

kent, WA, 98031

3-12Public
B

River Ridge Elementary

22420 military rd s

seatac, WA, 98198

PK, K-6Public
C

Willow Crest Elementary

13002 se 304th st

auburn, WA, 98092

PK, K-5Public

Renton Online School

300 sw 7th st

renton, WA, 98057

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Mill Creek | Kent, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Kent near 718 State Ave N

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 718 State Ave N, Kent

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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La Huerta Mexican & Latin Market
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Hong Kong Market
320 E Meeker St
Public Halal Market
225 W Meeker St
Safeway
210 Washington Ave S
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335 Washington Ave S

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