The Brynn Apartments
12430 NE 120th St,
Kirkland, WA 98034
$1,747 - $4,091
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Kirkland, WA
What is the average rent in Kirkland, WA?
$2,329/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Kirkland, WA is $2,329 per month. This is 43% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,715 per month for a studio, $2,329 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,854 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,338 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kirkland, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Kirkland, WA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
14%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
15%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
69%
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-Finn Hill, Totem Lake and Kingsgate 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, Moss Bay and Lakeview 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, Downtown Kirkland and North Rose Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kirkland, WA?
Because the average rent in Kirkland is $2,329, you’ll want to make about $7,763 per month or $93,156 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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$1,585/month
One Bedroom
$1,877/month
$2,881/month
Two Bedroom
$2,342/month
$3,878/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,225/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 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.