Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Kent, WA

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,958. This is +3%, or $58, higher than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,958

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

107

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kent, WA is $1,958. This is +3%, or $58, higher than the national average.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

16%
71%
11%
2%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,783. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kent, WA costs about $1,597 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,895. Houses for rent in Kent, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,585

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,897

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,700

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,300

1%

7%

Studio

$1,825

1%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,958
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is 12% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National 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 Bellevue

Discover rentals in Kent, WA

Homestead Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Homestead Apartments

20615 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$1,550

Apartment for rent

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4724 South 272nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Kent

2 beds

1 bath

$1,581

$1,482

Price drop

Apartment for rent

639 Kent - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

639 Kent

639 3rd Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Alderbrook Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Alderbrook Apartments

412 Novak Lane, Kent, WA 98032

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,550–$1,995

Apartment for rent

23612 100th Ave Se #C12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Kent

Large 2 Bedroom with new carpet **ONE MONTH FREE**

23612 100th Ave Se #C12, Kent, WA 98031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 9

Arden Park Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Arden Park Apartments

23817 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031

2 beds

1 bath

$1,615–$1,925

Apartment for rent

Welcome to Sun Vista Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Welcome to Sun Vista Apartments

1254 Weiland Street, Kent, WA 98030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,725

Apartment for rent

BM78-1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

BM78-1

106 Kensington Avenue South, Kent, WA 98030

3 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent