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Kingston

Pop. 2,496·35th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Kingston, WA
Median rent (all units)
$2,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$335
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Kingston · $2,300
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,300/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$92,000/yr
Local median income
$90,625/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kingston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$1,990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$27,600/yr
At $2,300/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kingston, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,496
Median income
$90,625
Median age
43.6
Renters
47.6%
Age distribution
16%
16.3%
34.5%
26.2%
Under 1816%
18–3416.3%
35–5434.5%
55–647%
65+26.2%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
73%
12.7%
White73%
Black2.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian4%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
50.8%
34.4%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma8.2%
Some college50.8%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
52.4%
47.6%
Owner52.4%
Renter47.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kingston, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,568 → $90,625
up 2.3%
Population
2,912 → 2,496
down 14.3%
Renter share
39.4% → 47.6%
+8.2 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 34.4%
-6.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $90,625 today, compared with $88,568 five years earlier. Census counts show Kingston, WA losing about 416 residents over the five-year window, down 14.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.4% to 47.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.4% to 34.4% across the same window.

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About renting in Kingston, WA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Kingston is $2,300/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,600/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($90,625/yr), Kingston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston an affordable city for renters?

Kingston is considered moderate for renters. At $2,300/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($90,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kingston slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Kingston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,300/mo in Kingston. The local median household income is $90,625/yr, meaning the typical Kingston household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kingston?

Rent in Kingston has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Kingston rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Kingston is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #35 out of 115 tracked cities at $2,300/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kingston?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kingston ($2,300/mo): Shoreline ($2,042/mo), Mountlake Terrace ($2,078/mo).

What percentage of Kingston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.6% of Kingston households are renters, while 52.4% are owner-occupied. Kingston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kingston rent compare to the national average?

Kingston's median rent of $2,300/mo is $335 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #35 out of 115 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,300/mo, rent takes ~30% of Kingston's median household income ($90,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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