Boardwalk
434 Kirkland Way,
Kirkland, WA 98033
1-2 Beds | $2,550 - $5,350
$2,321/month
Average Rent
713 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Kirkland, WA is $2,321 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Kirkland one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kirkland, you can expect to pay about $1,796 per month for a studio, $2,321 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,847 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,247 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $37 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, North Juanita, Inglewood and Everest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland.
Based on current rent prices, Central Houghton, Moss Bay and Downtown Kirkland are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kirkland.
The neighborhoods in Kirkland with the most apartments available are Totem Lake, Kingsgate and Downtown Kirkland .
Because the average rent in Kirkland is $2,321, you’ll want to make about $7,736 per month or $92,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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