Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Kenmore, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Kenmore

$2,000/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kenmore is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kenmore

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kenmore rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Kenmore, WA

Average rent prices in Kenmore have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Kenmore, WA

Rent prices in Kenmore vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kenmore is $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenmore run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,672

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,150

6%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,200

15%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,300

20%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kenmore, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Kenmore, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Kenmore and Bryn Mawr Skyway by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kenmore

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kenmore, WA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bryn Mawr Skyway, WA.

Discover rentals in Kenmore, WA

19018 68th Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northshore Summit house for rent in Kenmore

Cozy room

19018 68th Ave Ne, Kenmore, WA 98028

1 bed

1 bath

$780

House for rent

Available Jul 11

18830 61st Pl Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kenlake Vista condo for rent in Kenmore

Nice bedrooms with shared bathroom

18830 61st Pl Ne, Kenmore, WA 98028

4 beds

2 baths

$790

Condo for rent

Available Jul 11

Heron View Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Heron View Apartment Homes

18249 73rd Ave Ne, Kenmore, WA 98028

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,750–$2,400

Apartment for rent

18200 73rd Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Kenmore

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kenmore, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Kenmore rental market.

How much is rent in Kenmore?

The average rent in Kenmore is $2,000 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kenmore?

Average rent prices in Kenmore have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Kenmore rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kenmore is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kenmore?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Kenmore are Uplake ($1,700/mo), Moorlands ($1,795/mo), and Central Kenmore ($1,799/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenmore?

To comfortably afford rent in Kenmore, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Kenmore?

Central Kenmore and Linwood Heights are the most sought-after neighborhoods in Kenmore, with Central Kenmore generating 1.5 times more consumer interest than the market average and representing 46% of the city's rental listings. Linwood Heights also exceeds average market interest, though it accounts for a smaller 7% of available rentals.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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