Last updated on June 13, 2026

Average rent in
Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Totem Lake

$2,099/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Totem Lake is $2,099 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $149 more per month.

$2.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Totem Lake

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Totem Lake rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Average rent prices in Totem Lake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Rent prices in Totem Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Totem Lake is $1,941, whereas a house costs $4,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Totem Lake run $1,899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,289.

Listings

Studio

$1,842

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,899

2%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,289

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,500

29%

11%

4 bedroom

$6,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,842

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,899

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,289

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

29%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Totem Lake, 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 Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Totem Lake and Kingsgate by all bedroom counts and property types.

Totem Lake

Median rent price$2,099
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,157
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA is 3% lower than the median rent in Kingsgate, Kingsgate, WA.

Discover rentals in Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Ardea Senior Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Ardea Senior Apartments

12700 116th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$999–$1,656

Apartment for rent

Polaris at Totem Lake - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Polaris at Totem Lake

12333 120th Ave Ne, Kirkland, WA 98034

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,311–$2,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Evergreen Heights - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Evergreen Heights

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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12904 126th Ct Ne #J103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Totem Lake condo for rent in Kirkland

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Totem Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Totem Lake?

The average rent in Totem Lake is $2,099 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Totem Lake?

Average rent prices in Totem Lake have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Totem Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Totem Lake is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $149 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Totem Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Totem Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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