Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kent, WA rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,870/month. Renters today are paying $33 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.1% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kent runs 1.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 124 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Kent are priced similarly around $1,485 to $1,492/month, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,898/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,398/month. The rental inventory is diverse, with apartments making up 55.3% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Scenic Hill rents fell 39.4% year over year to $1,939/month across 14 rentals, a larger decline than the citywide 4.0% drop. West Hill North saw rents climb 35.6% to $1,695/month, reflecting neighborhood-level divergence in Kent's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,870/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,870 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $30 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
124
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,745, whereas a house costs $3,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,870.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,485 |  1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,492 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,897 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,656 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,397 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Kent | $1,664 | |
East Hill Meridian | $2,470 | |
Mill Creek | $1,395 | |
Riverview | $1,795 | |
Scenic Hill | $1,939 | |
South Kent | $1,750 | |
The Lakes | $2,320 | |
West Hill North | $1,695 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,745 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,249 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,492
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,656
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
East Hill Meridian
Average rent
$2,470
Mill Creek
Average rent
$1,395
Downtown Kent
Average rent
$1,664
South Kent
Average rent
$1,750
Scenic Hill
Average rent
$1,939
West Hill North
Average rent
$1,695
The Lakes
Average rent
$2,320
Riverview
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,249
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
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
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is 1% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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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
12h ago
Verified
20615 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
1h ago
Verified
1406 Maple Ln, Kent, WA 98030
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
23h ago
South Kent apartment for rent in Kent
639 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
21h ago
23817 108th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$1,985
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
25328 146th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98042
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$5,396
Apartment for rent
9h ago
23000 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,825–$3,256
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Kent
22328 88th Way S #S103, Kent, WA 98031
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,399–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12910 Se 240th St, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,777–$2,217
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,850
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3900 Veterans Dr, Kent, WA 98032
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,744–$2,593
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
23922 99th Ave S, Kent, WA 98031
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,149
$3,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
9h ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,996
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12910 Se 240th St, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,777–$2,217
Price drop
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 $1,870 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $30 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kent?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kent are Mill Creek ($1,395/mo), Downtown Kent ($1,664/mo), and West Hill North ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kent?
To comfortably afford rent in Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
January and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Kent, with January seeing the lowest rents and December experiencing the least competition from other renters. You'll face the most competition in March and April when demand exceeds available inventory, while July typically has the highest rent prices with roughly 3.6% difference between peak and off-season pricing.
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).