Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Kent, WA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,825. This is -6%, or $124, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,825

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

89

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,825. This is -6%, or $124, lower than the national average.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
19%
50%
15%
11%
$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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA costs about $1,575 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,875. Houses for rent in Kent, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,047.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,501

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,874

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,539

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

7%

Studio

$1,275

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,501

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,539

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,805
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is 1% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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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

24203 36th Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Hill North house for rent in Kent

Spacious Bed in a room #2 for rent

24203 36th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

1 bed

1 bath

$895

$795

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 14

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1d ago

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Homestead Apartments

20615 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,375

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 22

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Woodfield Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Woodfield Apartments

412 E Novak Ln, Kent, WA 98032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,490–$1,525

Apartment for rent

Scenic Hill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Scenic Hill Apartments

9045 Canyon Dr, Kent, WA 98030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

State Ave Kent Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

State Ave Kent Apartments

705--717 State Ave N, Kent, WA 98031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

2136 S 272nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kent

2 beds

1 bath

$1,515

Apartment for rent

Welcome to Sun Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Welcome to Sun Vista Apartments

1254 Weiland St, Kent, WA 98030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Arbor Chase - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Arbor Chase

1615 W Smith St, Kent, WA 98032

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,570–$2,095

Price drop

Apartment for rent