Aspect at Totem Lake Apartments
12540 120th Ave NE,
Kirkland, WA 98034
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,021 - $4,370
Rental Market Trends in Kirkland, WA
What is the average rent in Kirkland, WA?
$2,317/month
Average Rent
712 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Kirkland, WA is $2,317 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 $1,790 per month for a studio, $2,317 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,843 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,258 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kirkland, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $34 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 March 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
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
68%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland?
Based on current rent prices, Inglewood, North Juanita and Everest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kirkland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kirkland?
Based on current rent prices, Moss Bay, Central Houghton and Downtown Kirkland 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 Totem Lake, Kingsgate 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 $2,317, you’ll want to make about $7,723 per month or $92,676 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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One Bedroom
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$1,905/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,383/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,976/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.