Rent by ZIP · King County
Rent in Kent, WA 98042
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,640 (+2.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,118 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,170 | $2,140 | +1.4% | $1,953–2,387 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,260 | $2,210 | +2.3% | $2,034–2,486 | $1,778 ±$162 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,640 | $2,580 | +2.3% | $2,376–2,904 | $2,044 ±$225 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,440 | $3,380 | +1.8% | $3,096–3,784 | $2,099 ±$324 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,100 | $3,970 | +3.3% | $3,690–4,510 | $2,801 ±$379 |
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 98042
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98043 | Mountlake Terrace | $2,420 | $2,127 |
| 98040 | Mercer Island | $3,010 | $2,929 |
| 98039 | Medina | $3,280 | – |
| 98045 | North Bend | $2,660 | $2,269 |
| 98038 | Maple Valley | $2,900 | $2,289 |
| 98037 | Lynnwood | $2,330 | $1,889 |
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.