Aspect at Totem Lake Apartments
12540 120th Ave NE,
Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,926 - $4,566
Rental Market Trends in Kirkland, WA
What is the average rent in Kirkland, WA?
$2,315/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Kirkland, WA is $2,315 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/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 $1,822 per month for a studio, $2,315 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,831 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,226 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kirkland, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Kirkland, WA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
15%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland?
Based on current rent prices, Inglewood, North Juanita and Inglewood-Finn Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kirkland?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Kirkland, Central Houghton and Moss Bay are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kirkland.
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Which Kirkland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kirkland with the most apartments available are Kingsgate, Totem Lake and Downtown Kirkland .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kirkland, WA?
Because the average rent in Kirkland is $2,315, you’ll want to make about $7,716 per month or $92,592 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.
How does Kirkland, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kirkland, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,729/month
One Bedroom
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$2,839/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,772/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,140/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.