Kent, WA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $1,465, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,400.

Average Rent in Kent, WA

Last updated Apr 2019
Average Rent Y-o-Y Change Average Apartment Size
$1,465 5% 864 sq. ft.

The average size for a Kent, WA apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Kent, WA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0002%
  • $1,001-$1,50062%
  • $1,501-$2,00032%
  • > $2,0003%

Kent, WA Rent Trends

Average Rent Jan / 2016 May / 2016 Sept / 2016 Jan / 2017 May / 2017 Sept / 2017 Jan / 2018 May / 2018 Apr / 2019
Kent, WA $1,228 $1,300 $1,311 $1,331 $1,415 $1,400 $1,427 $1,431 $1,465
National $1,290 $1,319 $1,334 $1,329 $1,354 $1,366 $1,366 $1,381 $1,396
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Average Rent in Kent, WA By Neighborhood

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The most affordable neighborhoods in Kent are East Hill-Meridian, where the average rent goes for $1,425/month, Highland Crossing, where renters pay $1,425/mo on average, and Autumn Glen, where the average rent goes for $1,445/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Canterbury ($1,445), Dover Park ($1,445), and Seven Oaks East ($1,445), where the asking prices are below the average Kent rent of $1,465/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Kent are Lake Youngs ($1,650), Meridian Glen ($1,650) and One Hundred One Pines ($1,650).

Kent | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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Rent in Autumn Glen is the same as in Canterbury

$1,445

Autumn Glen rent is 1% lower than Kent average

Average Rent $1,445
$1,445

Canterbury rent is 1% lower than Kent average

Average Rent $1,445

How Does Kent Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Seattle $1,965 3%
Kirkland $1,957 5%
Bellevue $2,169 5%
Renton $1,683 6%
Kent $1,465 5%
Redmond $2,018 4%
Auburn $1,409 4%
SeaTac $1,414 5%
Issaquah $2,185 5%
Federal Way $1,446 6%
Issaquah City $2,185 5%

For more information about the Kent rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Kent apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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