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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Kirkland, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kirkland rent stands today
Kirkland, WA rent rose 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,723/month. Renters are paying $239 more per month than last year, reaching a new peak this October.
Vs. national rents
Kirkland rents run roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing Kirkland among pricier West Coast metros with 144 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,722/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,012/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,561/month, with larger units reaching $4,995/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $4,265/month compared to $2,299/month for apartments, reflecting the diverse inventory split across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Rose Hill rents climbed 57.4% year over year to $4,525/month across 10 rentals, well above the citywide 9.6% rise. Central Houghton saw rents fall 25.6% to $2,900/month, showing strong local variation within Kirkland's market.
Median rent
Median rent in Kirkland
$2,723/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Kirkland is $2,723 per month as of October 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $823 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kirkland
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,299, whereas a house costs $4,265. 1-bedroom apartments in Kirkland run $2,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,512.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,722 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,012 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,561 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 9% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 14% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Highlands | $3,387 | |
Lakeview | $2,867 | |
Market | $3,095 | |
Moss Bay | $2,895 | |
Norkirk | $3,695 | |
North Juanita | $2,494 | |
North Rose Hill | $2,375 | |
South Juanita | $2,372 | |
South Rose Hill | $4,525 | |
Totem Lake | $2,138 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,299 | 3% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,249 | 2% | 6% | |
Houses | $4,265 | 4% | 12% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,012
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,561
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
No Change
Moss Bay
Average rent
$2,895
Totem Lake
Average rent
$2,138
North Rose Hill
Average rent
$2,375
South Juanita
Average rent
$2,372
South Rose Hill
Average rent
$4,525
North Juanita
Average rent
$2,494
Highlands
Average rent
$3,387
Lakeview
Average rent
$2,867
Market
Average rent
$3,095
Norkirk
Average rent
$3,695
Apartments
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,249
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,265
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
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
43%higher than the national median
48%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kirkland, WA is 3% 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
2d ago
12700 116th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,656
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,527–$2,277
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kirkland
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lakeview house for rent in Kirkland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kirkland
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
South Juanita house for rent in Kirkland
5 beds
4.5 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
Norkirk house for rent in Kirkland
639 8th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
4 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 15
4d ago
Verified
450 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$999–$2,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
330 4th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio
1 bath
$1,195–$1,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,589–$2,189
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,019–$2,909
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,155–$2,255
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,589–$2,189
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,959–$2,969
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12062 Slater Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,697–$2,117
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
330 4th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio
1 bath
$1,195–$1,525
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,589–$2,189
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12340 Ne 115th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bed
1 bath
$1,877–$2,087
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12062 Slater Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,697–$2,117
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,723 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kirkland?
Average rent prices in Kirkland have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Kirkland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kirkland is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $823 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kirkland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland are Totem Lake ($2,138/mo), South Juanita ($2,372/mo), and North Rose Hill ($2,375/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kirkland?
To comfortably afford rent in Kirkland, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/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).