Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
South Kent, Kent, WA

Median rent

Median rent in South Kent

$1,875/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Kent is $1,875 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Kent

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Kent rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South Kent, Kent, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South Kent, Kent, WA

Average rent prices in South Kent have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kent run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,551

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,045

12%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,543

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,567

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,551

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,543

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,567

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

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,727
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Kent, Kent, WA is 9% higher than the median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway, Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA.

Discover rentals in South Kent, Kent, WA

Kent Fifth Avenue Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Kent Fifth Avenue Townhomes

702 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,200–$2,400

Apartment for rent

Kent Fifth Avenue Flats - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Kent Fifth Avenue Flats

731 5th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

1 bed

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment 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 $1,875 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Kent?

Average rent prices in South Kent have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does South Kent rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Kent is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $75,000/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).

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