Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Kirkland, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Kirkland rent stands today
Kirkland, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Month over month, rents climbed 1.3%, showing an upward movement after recent declines.
Compared to national trends
Kirkland rents run 26.9% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total of 87 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Kirkland rent for $1,701/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,059/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,497/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,598/month and 4+ bedrooms at $5,445/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Lakeview neighborhood saw rents rise by 68.6% year over year, and Central Houghton increased by 80.4%. These gains contrast with the citywide flat trend and show strong local growth in these areas.
Median rent
Median rent in Kirkland
$2,450/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Kirkland is $2,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $520 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kirkland
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kirkland run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,519.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,701 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,059 | 1% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,497 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,597 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,445 | 6% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Houghton | $3,058 | |
Everest | $2,895 | |
Lakeview | $4,366 | |
Moss Bay | $2,895 | |
Norkirk | $2,795 | |
North Juanita | $2,375 | |
North Rose Hill | $2,450 | |
South Juanita | $2,545 | |
South Rose Hill | $3,560 | |
Totem Lake | $2,050 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,750 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,701
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,059
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,445
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
Totem Lake
Average rent
$2,050
North Rose Hill
Average rent
$2,450
Moss Bay
Average rent
$2,895
South Juanita
Average rent
$2,545
North Juanita
Average rent
$2,375
Central Houghton
Average rent
$3,058
Everest
Average rent
$2,895
Norkirk
Average rent
$2,795
South Rose Hill
Average rent
$3,560
Lakeview
Average rent
$4,366
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
8%
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
27%higher than the national median
55%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kirkland, WA is 18% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.
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Discover rentals in Kirkland, WA
5d+ ago
12333 120th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,465
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
13215 Ne 123rd St, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,010
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Kirkland
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
$1,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
13h ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Norkirk house for rent in Kirkland
639 8th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
4 beds
3.5 baths
$12,475
House for rent
3d ago
Central Houghton house for rent in Kirkland
5 beds
4 baths
$11,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kirkland
8319 Ne Juanita Dr, Kirkland, WA 98034
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
$8,975
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kirkland
8953 Ne 116th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98034
3 beds
2 baths
$7,200
House for rent
Available Jul 15
11h ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$2,567
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,737–$2,337
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,859–$2,217
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$3,107
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
13210 97th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,855–$1,895
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
13215 Ne 123rd St, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$3,010
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,737–$2,337
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,859–$2,217
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
12233 Ne 131st Way, Kirkland, WA 98034
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$2,567
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
9536 Ne 120th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,737–$2,337
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
14220 Juanita Dr Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,859–$2,217
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12000 131st Ln Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,097–$3,107
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 $2,450 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kirkland?
Average rent prices in Kirkland have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Kirkland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kirkland is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $520 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Kirkland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland are Totem Lake ($2,050/mo), North Juanita ($2,375/mo), and North Rose Hill ($2,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kirkland?
To comfortably afford rent in Kirkland, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Kirkland?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Kirkland average around $2,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,430/month.
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).