Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Kent, WA 98031
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,500 (+8.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,991 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $1,920 | +6.8% | $1,845–2,255 | $1,284 ±$1,252 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,140 | $1,980 | +8.1% | $1,926–2,354 | $1,734 ±$195 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,500 | $2,310 | +8.2% | $2,250–2,750 | $1,896 ±$93 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,260 | $3,020 | +7.9% | $2,934–3,586 | $2,201 ±$114 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,880 | $3,550 | +9.3% | $3,492–4,268 | $2,948 ±$319 |
Small Area FMRs for the Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,549.
What renters pay in 98031
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98030 | Kent | $2,300 | $1,889 |
| 98032 | Kent | $2,390 | $1,973 |
| 98029 | Issaquah | $3,310 | $2,583 |
| 98033 | Kirkland | $3,330 | $2,719 |
| 98028 | Kenmore | $2,510 | $2,204 |
| 98034 | Kirkland | $2,940 | $2,355 |
Fair Market Rents across King County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.