Kairos
2030 W Meeker St,
Kent, WA 98032
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,699 - $2,800
Rental Market Trends in Kent, WA
What is the average rent in Kent, WA?
$1,654/month
Average Rent
668 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Kent, WA is $1,654 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,557/month, which means Kent rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Kent, you can expect to pay about $1,441 per month for a studio, $1,654 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,966 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,493 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kent, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $11 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Kent, WA
Last Updated February 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
25%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kent, Scenic Hill and Riverfront are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kent.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent?
Based on current rent prices, The Lakes, Lake Morton-Berrydale and East Hill-Meridian are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kent.
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Which Kent neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kent with the most apartments available are Riverfront, East Hill-Meridian and Lake Fenwick .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kent, WA?
Because the average rent in Kent is $1,654, you’ll want to make about $5,513 per month or $66,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kent, WA is 24.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Kent is 54.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,441 - $2,493. You can expect to pay 14.5% more for groceries, 8.1% less for utilities, and 32.6% more for transportation.
How does Kent, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kent, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,578/month
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One Bedroom
$1,816/month
$1,816/month
Two Bedroom
$2,381/month
$2,239/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,706/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.