Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kent rent stands today
Kent, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,894/month. Renters are paying $112 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent increased 3.0%.
Compared to national trends
Kent is 1.8% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, placing it near the national average with a modestly priced rental market and 100 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Kent run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,475/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,899/month, with rents rising through 4+ bedrooms at $3,550/month. Houses rent for a median of $3,312/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,760/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Scenic Hill rents rose 21.9% year over year to $2,195/month, contrasting with East Hill Meridian where rents fell 32.4% to $1,945/month. These shifts show significant local variation compared to Kent's broadly flat citywide trend.
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,894/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,894 per month as of July 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kent rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kent, WA
Average rent prices in Kent have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kent, WA
Rent prices in Kent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $1,760, whereas a house costs $3,312. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,894.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 6% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,899 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,761 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,549 | 11% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Kent | $1,885 | |
East Hill Meridian | $1,944 | |
Mill Creek | $1,680 | |
Riverview | $1,717 | |
Scenic Hill | $2,195 | |
South Kent | $2,035 | |
The Lakes | $1,819 | |
West Hill North | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,760 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,745 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,312 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,761
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,549
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
East Hill Meridian
Average rent
$1,944
South Kent
Average rent
$2,035
Downtown Kent
Average rent
$1,885
Mill Creek
Average rent
$1,680
Scenic Hill
Average rent
$2,195
West Hill North
Average rent
$1,850
Riverview
Average rent
$1,717
The Lakes
Average rent
$1,819
Apartments
Average rent
$1,760
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,312
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kent, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kent, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kent and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kent
2%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is equal to the median rent in Auburn, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Cost of living in Kent, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 14% higher |
| Housing | 32% higher |
| Transportation | 52% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Kent, WA
1d ago
Verified
20615 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
1d ago
Verified
1406 Maple Ln, Kent, WA 98030
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1605 Maple Ln, Kent, WA 98030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
724 2nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$1,699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
22720 101st Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Hill-Meridian house for rent in Kent
19506 106th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98055
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
25328 146th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98042
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Jul 18
22h ago
23000 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,902–$3,156
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,466–$3,914
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,399–$1,740
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,725
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
12910 Se 240th St, Kent, WA 98031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$2,889
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,725
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3900 Veterans Dr, Kent, WA 98032
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$1,744–$2,856
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,399–$1,740
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,466–$3,914
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,466–$3,914
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
2 beds
1 bath
$1,740
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,480–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4813 S 252nd Pl, Kent, WA 98032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kent, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kent rental market.
How much is rent in Kent?
The average rent in Kent is $1,894 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kent?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kent are Mill Creek ($1,680/mo), Riverview ($1,717/mo), and The Lakes ($1,819/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kent?
To comfortably afford rent in Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kent average around $1,570/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,930/month. Both bedroom types are down slightly from last year, with one-bedrooms falling 2.0% and two-bedrooms declining 1.1% year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).