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Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
South Kent, Kent, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Kent
$1,850/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South Kent is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Kent
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Kent rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Kent, Kent, WA
Average rent prices in South Kent have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
South Kent, Kent, WA
Rent prices in South Kent vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Kent is $1,635, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kent run $1,485 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,738.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,551 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,435 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,799 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,555 | 12% | 33% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 3% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bryn Mawr Skyway | $1,720 | |
Downtown Kent | $1,700 | |
East Hill Meridian | $2,600 | |
Mill Creek | $1,572 | |
Scenic Hill | $2,000 | |
The Lakes | $1,744 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,635 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,225 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $3,250 | 6% | 64% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,551
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,555
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
33%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Bryn Mawr Skyway
Average rent
$1,720
Downtown Kent
Average rent
$1,700
East Hill Meridian
Average rent
$2,600
Mill Creek
Average rent
$1,572
Scenic Hill
Average rent
$2,000
The Lakes
Average rent
$1,744
Apartments
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
64%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Kent, 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 South Kent, Kent, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Kent and Bryn Mawr Skyway by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Kent
3%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Kent, Kent, WA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway, Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA.
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Discover rentals in South Kent, Kent, WA
1d ago
724 2nd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$1,699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Kent house for rent in Kent
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
1d ago
731 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
639 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
639 3rd Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
619 1st Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
731 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Kent house for rent in Kent
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Kent, Kent, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Kent rental market.
How much is rent in South Kent?
The average rent in South Kent is $1,850 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Kent?
Average rent prices in South Kent have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does South Kent rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Kent is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Kent?
To comfortably afford rent in South Kent, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).