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Kenmore, WA

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Suburban Family-Friendly Scenic Lakefront Peaceful

Situated between Lake Forest Park and Bothell, Kenmore is a tranquil Seattle suburb on the northern banks of Lake Washington. Kenmore’s award-winning schools attract many families to the area, along with the community’s close proximity to countless area employers and major highways.

Part of Kenmore’s allure is its stunning natural beauty that includes a forest-like environment, expansive mountain views, and excellent opportunities for lakeshore recreation at Saint Edward State Park. The community is home to Bastyr University, and sits within easy driving distance of the University of Washington Bothell, making Kenmore apartments a popular choice for many students, faculty, and staff. Convenience to I-5 and I-405 affords numerous Kenmore residents simple commutes to nearby Redmond, Kirkland, and Seattle.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kenmore, WA is $2,748 for a studio, $1,848 for one bedroom, $2,300 for two bedrooms, and $4,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kenmore has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,848/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$3,858/month
2,341 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

59

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Moorlands Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

624 Students

6
out of 10

Arrowhead Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

278 Students

6
out of 10

Kenmore Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

5
out of 10

Kenmore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

718 Students

6
out of 10

Inglemoor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,542 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Saint Edward State Park
  • Bruggers Bog
  • Hamlin Park
  • Northcrest Park
  • Paramount Park Open Space

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.