
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)
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Riverfront, Kent, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $1,485 | $2,129 |
Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,099 | $3,961 |
Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,585 | $4,825 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,984 | $2,000 | $5,200 |
Riverfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Kent, WA.
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Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Webster Court Senior Apartments priced from $1,099. Pine Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Pine Ridge | Studio Income and Rent Restricted at 50% MTSP | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
Ovation at Meeker 55+ Senior Apartments | Youngs | 1BR,1BA | $1,351 |
Ventana | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
The Hanover Apartment Homes | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Timber Heights | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Sky View Park Villa | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Central Flats | Jade | 1BR,1BA | $1,567 |
ReNew on James | Wisteria | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
Alderbrook Apartments | 2X1 Tax Credit 50 percent | 2BR,1BA | $1,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, WA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $2,056. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Berkeley Heights Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the East Pointe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Berkeley Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
Avana West Hill | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Signature Pointe | Pine | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Timber Heights | 2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Grandview Apartments | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Chandlers Bay | The Dune | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Sky View Park Villa | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Ventana | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Webster Court Senior Apartments | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Kent, WA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Kent, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Kent, WA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,585.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?
The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Webster Court Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 50 regular apartments in Riverfront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverfront?
Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $781 which is $1,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.
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