$1,886 - $2,838 per month
Kairos
Studio - 3 Beds
2030 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032
$1,886 - $2,838 per month
Kairos
Studio - 3 Beds
2030 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032
$1,479 - $3,476 per month
Knol Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
11239 SE 260th St, Kent, WA 98030
$1,635 - $2,440 per month
Midtown 64 Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
24615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
$1,250 - $1,595 per month
Summerwalk Villa
Studio - 2 Beds
22440 Benson Rd SE, Kent, WA 98031
$1,545 - $4,665 per month
Chandlers Bay
Studio - 3 Beds
1020 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
$1,597 - $3,156 per month
Ethos
Studio - 3 Beds
2200 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032
$1,215 - $1,700 per month
Washington Park Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
11020 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Kent, WA 98030
$1,495 - $1,950 per month
Pines at Canyon Station
Studio - 2 Beds
9626 S 252nd St, Kent, WA 98030
$1,315 - $1,795 per month
Kentbrook Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
9803 S 248th St, Kent, WA 98030
$1,780 - $7,923 per month
Dwell At Kent Station Apartments
Studio - 2 Beds
443 Ramsay Way, Kent, WA 98032
$1,375 - $1,500 per month
Silverwood Park
Studio - 1 Bed
23006 30th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
Kent's entertainment scene centers around the accesso ShoWare Center, which hosts concerts, Seattle Thunderbirds hockey games, and family shows with free parking. Kent Station serves as a shopping and dining destination connected to the Sounder train for easy regional access. Outdoor recreation spans 73 parks, including the 130-acre Clark Lake Park with fishing and BMX facilities, plus Lake Meridian Park's swimming and boating amenities. The Green River Trail provides extensive paths for walking and cycling, while the Kent Farmers Market brings local produce and crafts to Town Square Plaza.
The housing market in Kent presents diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. The median price for single family homes varies by area: $725,000 in East Hill, $767,500 in Lake Morton-Berrydale, $450,000 in North Park, $663,500 in Cambridge and Kentwood, $695,000 in Scenic Hill, and $776,100 in Lake Fenwick. Townhouses in The Lakes have a median price of $435,000. Condominiums start at a median price of $250,000 for one bedroom units and $374,100 for two bedrooms.
Kent's cost of living stands 24% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $130,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $72,000. Monthly grocery costs run $1,700 for families and $800 for renters. The combined sales tax rate is 9.43%, and the property tax rate is 0.84%. Kent's location 19 miles south of Seattle provides convenient commuting via Sounder rail service, King County Metro buses, Interstate 5, and State Route 167. The public Kentridge High School maintains an A rating from Niche, while Seattle Christian School serves as a highly rated private option with an A minus rating.