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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kirkland, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Kirkland, WA rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,494/month. Renters today are paying $93 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market cools from its peak in September 2025.
Compared to national trends
Kirkland runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a smaller inventory of 91 total rentals. This reflects its status as a higher-cost market in the Pacific Northwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Kirkland rent for $1,842/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,087/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,510/month, with larger units reaching $5,150/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median of $4,100/month, while apartments sit at $2,289/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Norkirk rents fell 34.2% year over year to $2,600/month across 11 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 2.1% slip. Meanwhile, Market neighborhood rents rose 19.2% to $2,995/month, showing divergent local trends within Kirkland.
Median rent
Median rent in Kirkland
$2,494/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Kirkland is $2,494 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $544 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kirkland
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kirkland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kirkland, WA
Average rent prices in Kirkland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,289, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Kirkland run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,510.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,842 |  5% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $2,087 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,510 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 6% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,150 | 15% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Houghton | $2,978 | |
Lakeview | $3,185 | |
Market | $2,995 | |
Moss Bay | $3,035 | |
Norkirk | $2,600 | |
North Juanita | $2,300 | |
North Rose Hill | $2,219 | |
South Juanita | $2,447 | |
South Rose Hill | $3,085 | |
Totem Lake | $2,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,289 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,312 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,087
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,510
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
Totem Lake
Average rent
$2,099
Moss Bay
Average rent
$3,035
South Juanita
Average rent
$2,447
North Rose Hill
Average rent
$2,219
North Juanita
Average rent
$2,300
Norkirk
Average rent
$2,600
Central Houghton
Average rent
$2,978
Lakeview
Average rent
$3,185
South Rose Hill
Average rent
$3,085
Market
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,289
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,312
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
2%
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
28%higher than the national median
48%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kirkland, WA is 14% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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8h ago
12333 120th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,311–$2,350
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1d ago
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13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$2,255
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$2,857
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Norkirk house for rent in Kirkland
639 8th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
4 beds
3.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
Available Oct 14
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 4
16h ago
207 Park Ln, Kirkland, WA 98033
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$4,945
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11 Main St S #4372A, Kirkland, WA 98033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,430–$4,670
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,807–$2,347
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$2,857
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12340 Ne 115th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98033
1 bed
1 bath
$1,877
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$2,255
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,807–$2,347
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$2,857
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$2,259
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13215 Ne 123rd St, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,960
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$2,255
Apartment for rent
11m ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,087–$3,019
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,857–$2,857
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 $2,494 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kirkland?
Average rent prices in Kirkland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Kirkland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kirkland is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $544 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kirkland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland are Totem Lake ($2,099/mo), North Rose Hill ($2,219/mo), and North Juanita ($2,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kirkland?
To comfortably afford rent in Kirkland, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kirkland?
Kirkland's 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,100 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across Washington state's Kirkland area.
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).