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Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Kirkland, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kirkland rent stands today
Kirkland, WA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,625/month. Renters today are paying $223 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Kirkland runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier West Coast metros with a total of 108 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Kirkland rent for about $1,787/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,195/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,535/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,375/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,094/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count in Kirkland, WA.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Market neighborhood saw rents fall 33.1% year over year to $4,498/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 3.2% rise. This decline stands out in one of Kirkland's priciest areas.
Median rent
Median rent in Kirkland
$2,625/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Kirkland is $2,625 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $725 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kirkland
108
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kirkland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kirkland, WA
Average rent prices in Kirkland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Kirkland, WA
Rent prices in Kirkland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kirkland is $2,279, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Kirkland run $2,069 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,787 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,535 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,375 | 4% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $5,094 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Houghton | $2,990 | |
Everest | $2,650 | |
Lakeview | $2,959 | |
Market | $4,497 | |
Moss Bay | $2,895 | |
Norkirk | $3,653 | |
North Juanita | $2,422 | |
North Rose Hill | $2,350 | |
South Juanita | $2,499 | |
Totem Lake | $2,197 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,279 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,787
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,535
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,094
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Totem Lake
Average rent
$2,197
Moss Bay
Average rent
$2,895
South Juanita
Average rent
$2,499
North Rose Hill
Average rent
$2,350
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,959
Central Houghton
Average rent
$2,990
Norkirk
Average rent
$3,653
North Juanita
Average rent
$2,422
Everest
Average rent
$2,650
Market
Average rent
$4,497
Apartments
Average rent
$2,279
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kirkland and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kirkland
38%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kirkland, WA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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Discover rentals in Kirkland, WA
5d+ ago
Moss Bay apartment for rent in Kirkland
Studio
0 baths
$495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
12333 120th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,464
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$2,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,255
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview house for rent in Kirkland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$14,000
$13,000
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
South Rose Hill house for rent in Kirkland
12648 Ne 80th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Juanita house for rent in Kirkland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
1d ago
Market townhouse for rent in Kirkland
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
450 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$999–$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
330 4th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio
0–1 bath
$1,015–$2,095
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$2,807
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
12340 Ne 115th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bed
1 bath
$1,837–$2,047
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,255
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,137–$2,807
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,717–$2,069
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
13215 Ne 123rd St, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,280
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
450 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$2,295
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
12340 Ne 115th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bed
1 bath
$1,837–$2,047
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,717–$3,319
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kirkland, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kirkland rental market.
How much is rent in Kirkland?
The average rent in Kirkland is $2,625 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kirkland?
Average rent prices in Kirkland have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Kirkland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kirkland is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kirkland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland are Totem Lake ($2,197/mo), North Rose Hill ($2,350/mo), and North Juanita ($2,422/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kirkland?
To comfortably afford rent in Kirkland, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kirkland?
February offers the lowest rents in Kirkland, running about 8% below September's peak prices. November stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand, while April and May see the highest competition among renters.
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).