Kent, WA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kent is $1,431, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,415.

Studio apartments in Kent rent for $1,005 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,270 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,485.

Average Rent in Kent, WA

Last updated Sep 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $1,431 $1,005 $1,270 $1,485 $1,771
Y-o-Y Change 1% 1% 2% 1% -1%
Average Apartment Size 864 sq. ft. 457 sq. ft. 687 sq. ft. 924 sq. ft. 1,180 sq. ft.

The average size for a Kent apartment is 864 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 457 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 687. 2-bedroom apartments in Kent have an average size of 924 sq. ft.

Kent, WA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,00071%
  • $1,001-$1,50026%
  • $1,501-$2,0002%

Kent, WA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Sep / 2018 $1,431 $1,005 $1,270 $1,485 $1,771
Jan / 2018 $1,427 $1,006 $1,260 $1,485 $1,771
Sept / 2017 $1,400 $979 $1,224 $1,465 $1,742
May / 2017 $1,415 $993 $1,239 $1,473 $1,781
Jan / 2017 $1,331 $944 $1,149 $1,395 $1,676
Sept / 2016 $1,311 $916 $1,144 $1,374 $1,617
May / 2016 $1,300 $893 $1,119 $1,366 $1,632
Jan / 2016 $1,228 $866 $1,075 $1,283 $1,519
Sept / 2015 $1,191 $847 $1,036 $1,244 $1,494
May / 2015 $1,125 $757 $974 $1,169 $1,448
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Average Rent in Kent, WA By Neighborhood

Covington
$1,614
Lake Meridian
$1,614
Lake Youngs
$1,614
Meridian Glen
$1,614
One Hundred One Pines
$1,614
Fieldstone
$1,463
Greenfield Park
$1,463
Industrial
$1,463
North Park
$1,463
Riverview
$1,463
Salt Air Hills
$1,463
South Kent
$1,463
The Lakes
$1,463
West Hill
$1,463
Scenic Hill
$1,448
Autumn Glen
$1,422
Canterbury
$1,422
Dover Park
$1,422
Seven Oaks East
$1,422
Tudor Square
$1,422
Mill Creek
$1,416
Misty Meadows
$1,414
Springbrook
$1,414
East Hill-Meridian
$1,386
Highland Crossing
$1,386
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Kent are East Hill-Meridian, where the average rent goes for $1,386/month, Highland Crossing, where renters pay $1,386/mo on average, and Misty Meadows, where the average rent goes for $1,414/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Springbrook ($1,414), Mill Creek ($1,416), and Autumn Glen ($1,422), where the asking prices are below the average Kent rent of $1,431/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Kent are Lake Youngs ($1,614), Meridian Glen ($1,614) and One Hundred One Pines ($1,614).

Kent | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Autumn Glen is the same as in Canterbury

$1,422

Autumn Glen rent is 1% lower than Kent average

All rentals $1,422
Studio $1,090
1 Bed $1,203
2 Beds $1,476
3 Beds $1,717
$1,422

Canterbury rent is 1% lower than Kent average

All rentals $1,422
Studio $1,090
1 Bed $1,203
2 Beds $1,476
3 Beds $1,717

How Does Kent Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Seattle $1,906 0%
Kent $1,431 1%
Bellevue $2,087 -3%
Renton $1,601 -1%
Kirkland $1,849 -4%
Auburn $1,352 1%
Issaquah $2,095 -6%
Federal Way $1,349 -1%
Issaquah City $2,095 -6%
Redmond $1,937 -6%
Burien $1,426 3%

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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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