Central Kenmore

Kenmore, WA

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Central Kenmore - Kenmore, WA Area Guide

Natural beauty and charming amenities converge in Kenmore

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Peaceful Growing Active Scenic Riverside

Central Kenmore lies in the heart of the city, brimming with shops, eateries, evergreen trees, and endless options for outdoor recreation. Central Kenmore residents enjoy a vibrant, small city vibe along with stunning natural beauty.

In Central Kenmore, residents can ride bikes along Lake Washington, go kayaking on the Sammamish River, observe wildlife, visit a local brewery, and sample diverse cuisine. Saint Edward State Park and Inglewood Golf Club are just a short drive from Central Kenmore. The award-winning school district and convenient locale continue to attract new residents to Central Kenmore.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Kenmore is $1,506 for a studio, $1,933 for one bedroom, $2,403 for two bedrooms, and $4,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Kenmore has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 480 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,506/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 702 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,933/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 991 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,403/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,426 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,454/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Saint Edward State Park
  • Bruggers Bog
  • North City Park
  • Hamlin Park
  • Northcrest Park

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.