Average Rent in Kirkland, WA

Current Versus Historical Kirkland, WA Rents

Kirkland rentals average $2,375 for a studio rental to $8,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,797, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $737 (66.22%) year-over-year from $1,113 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $99 (-3.83%) year-over-year from $2,574 to $2,475. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,108 (-33.50%) year-over-year from $3,308 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8,418 (235.04%) year-over-year from $3,582 to $12,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,960 (87.22%) year-over-year from $4,540 to $8,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 21.84% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.71% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 83.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 34.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,850	$1,113 (66.22%)	$1,115 (65.89%)
1 BR	$2.52	$2,475	$2,574 (-3.83%)	$2,556 (-3.16%)
2 BR	$2.82	$2,200	$3,308 (-33.50%)	$3,803 (-42.16%)
3 BR	$2.40	$12,000	$3,582 (235.04%)	$3,895 (208.09%)
4+ BR	N/A	$8,500	$4,540 (87.22%)	$4,667 (82.14%)

Historical Rents in Kirkland, WA

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Top Cities Near Kirkland

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Kirkland. The average rent in Kirkland is currently $2,920 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Redmond, WA, with an average rent of $2,605, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kirkland, WA is Bellevue, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,234 per month.

Let's compare Kirkland, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kirkland, WA is 10.61% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 58.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kirkland, WA are about 20.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.39% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Kirkland, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Redmond, WA	$2,041	$2,414	$3,041	$2,605
Bellevue, WA	$2,205	$2,965	$3,700	$3,234

Top Neighborhoods Near Kirkland

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Kirkland. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Kirkland, WA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Kirkland, WA is currently around $2,843 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kirkland's average rent, which is only $2,797. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kirkland, Downtown Redmond has the most affordable average rent at $2,494 per month. Whereas, at $3,192 average rent per month, Downtown Bellevue is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kirkland. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Redmond, Redmond, WA	$2,041	$2,435	$3,041	$2,494
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA	$2,205	$2,965	$4,175	$3,192

Top Counties Near Kirkland

There are a total of 2 counties located by Kirkland, WA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Kirkland

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Kirkland, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,031.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Kirkland, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98052, Redmond, WA	$2,041	$2,414	$3,041	$2,606
98004, Bellevue, WA	$2,205	$2,965	$4,174	$3,456

Frequently Asked Questions - Kirkland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kirkland, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Kirkland, WA apartments for rent is approximately $2,797. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kirkland, WA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Kirkland, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Kirkland, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $0. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kirkland.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kirkland, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $2.52. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kirkland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kirkland, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,797 and an average price per square feet of $2.82. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kirkland.

How have rent prices in Kirkland, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kirkland, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.66%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 2.35% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kirkland, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Kirkland, WA is around $2,238/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.