Rental GuideKent, WA

Kent rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,925

Year Over Year Change

$89

Rentals available, last 30 days

112

Rent ranges for Kent apartments

$6,001 - $50,000

$4,501 - $6,000

$3,001 - $4,500

$1,501 - $3,000

$0 - $1,500

$6,001 - $50,000

$4,501 - $6,000

$3,001 - $4,500

10%

$1,501 - $3,000

71%

$0 - $1,500

17%

10%

71%

17%

How has rent in Kent, WA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Kent, WA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,925, which is a 4.31% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA is about $1,599. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Kent, WA is $1,912, and studios are about $1,534 per month.

See more Kent, WA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Kent, WA?

schools

25,586

students

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Who lives in Kent, WA?

Gender

51% Male

49% Female

Age Range

0-19

26%

20-34

23%

35-44

13%

45-64

24%

65+

10%

Language

English

58%

Spanish

11%

Indo Euro

11%

Asia Pac

14%

Other

Education

No HS

13%

High School

48%

Bachelor's

30%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Kent, WA?

Families

47% Families

53% Single

Property

45% Renters

55% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

13%

25-50k

18%

50-75k

19%

75-100k

14%

100-150k

19%

150k+

16%

How do residents get around Kent, WA?

Kent locals spend about 31 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus or the light rail run by King County Metro or Sound Transit to navigate Kent and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Kent is through Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 5.39 miles away.

Walking

4/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Kent are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Kent, WA?

The overall cost of living in Kent, WA is 24% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Kent you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.63 per carton, and milk $5.04. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $202 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.