Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kent, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kent, WA rent slipped 3.3% year over year to a median of $1,842/month. The $20 monthly difference from last year is negligible, and the market currently sits below its peak of $1,950/month reached in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Kent is 5.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a modestly priced market with 95 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Kent run around $1,495/month and $1,500/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,900/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,500/month. The 3-bedroom median rent is $2,543/month.
Price ranges
Houses in Kent have a median rent of $3,095/month compared to apartments at $1,750/month. This shows a broad spectrum of rental prices by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Kent
$1,842/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Kent is $1,842 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $108 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kent
95
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kent rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kent, WA
Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $3,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Kent run $1,594 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | 1% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,543 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% |  17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Kent | $1,875 | |
East Hill Meridian | $2,115 | |
Mill Creek | $1,563 | |
Riverview | $1,989 | |
Scenic Hill | $1,675 | |
South Kent | $1,875 | |
The Lakes | $2,000 | |
West Hill North | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,095 | 11% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,543
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
East Hill Meridian
Average rent
$2,115
Downtown Kent
Average rent
$1,875
Mill Creek
Average rent
$1,563
South Kent
Average rent
$1,875
Scenic Hill
Average rent
$1,675
West Hill North
Average rent
$1,600
Riverview
Average rent
$1,989
The Lakes
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
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
6%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kent, WA is equal to 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
5d+ ago
West Hill North house for rent in Kent
24203 36th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
1 bed
1 bath
$750
$700
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 30
1d ago
Verified
20615 108th Avenue Southeast, Kent, WA 98031
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 22
2d ago
Verified
1406 Maple Ln, Kent, WA 98030
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1h ago
9045 Canyon Dr, Kent, WA 98030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
22720 101st Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
4 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kent
25328 146th Ave Se, Kent, WA 98042
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Jul 18
18h ago
23000 Military Rd S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$3,156
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3900 Veterans Dr, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,594–$2,355
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,521–$2,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12910 Se 240th St, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,167
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,850
$2,750
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 10
1d ago
3900 Veterans Dr, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,594–$2,355
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
23913 111th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031
1 bed
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1024 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,521–$2,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,500–$2,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12910 Se 240th St, Kent, WA 98031
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$2,167
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
25102 62nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,639–$2,785
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 $1,842 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kent?
Average rent prices in Kent have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kent is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $108 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kent?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kent are Mill Creek ($1,563/mo), West Hill North ($1,600/mo), and Scenic Hill ($1,675/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kent?
To comfortably afford rent in Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kent?
Kent's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. Both bedroom types reflect the city's overall average rent of around $1,900 across all apartment sizes.
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).