Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Average rent in
Kent, WA

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Last updated on October 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,896. This is -3%, or $49, lower than the national average.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,896

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

97

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,896. This is -3%, or $49, lower than the national average.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
14%
50%
19%
13%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Kent, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Kent, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Kent, WA is $1,810. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA costs about $1,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Kent, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,172.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,570

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,951

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,772

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,350

3%

10%

Studio

$695

1%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,951

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,772

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

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.

Compare rent prices in Kent, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Kent, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, WA.

Kent

Median rent price$1,896
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,815
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is 4% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

More data insights and reports

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$1,995

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$2,600

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$1,675

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Cost of living in
Kent, WA

The overall cost of living in Kent, WA is 24% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

12% higher

Groceries

10% higher

Health

19% higher

Housing

55% higher

Transportation

30% higher

Utilities

11% lower

Apartments for rent in Auburn

Discover rentals in Kent, WA

825 Tilden Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Scenic Hill house for rent in Kent

1 bed

1 bath

$875

House for rent

Available Oct 1

Timber Heights - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Timber Heights

4813 S 252nd Pl, Kent, WA 98032

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,780

Apartment for rent

1615 W Smith St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Kent

2 beds

1 bath

$1,775

$1,479

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Arbor Chase - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Arbor Chase

1615 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,479–$1,829

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Country Squire Apartments 10833 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Country Squire Apartments 10833

10833 10833 & 10835 SE 200th Street, Kent, WA 98031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

639 Kent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

639 Kent

639 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Grandview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

8h ago

8.8

Very good

Grandview Apartments

3900 Veterans Dr, Kent, WA 98032

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,384

Apartment for rent

Arden Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Arden Park Apartments

23817 108th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$2,195

Apartment for rent