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Kenmore

Pop. 23,741·25th most expensive in Washington·Kenmore rents are up 9.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,437/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$472
Falling (Monthly)
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Kenmore · $2,437
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
56/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 3% below what Kenmore's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,437/mo
Expected by trend
$2,508/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,244/yr
At $2,437/mo median
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Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kenmore, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,741
Median income
$139,764
Median age
39.1
Renters
30.7%
Age distribution
19.7%
22.3%
30.2%
17.2%
Under 1819.7%
18–3422.3%
35–5430.2%
55–6410.6%
65+17.2%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
16.3%
White65.1%
Black2.9%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian16.3%
Other6%
Education (25+)
23.4%
61.8%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+61.8%
Housing tenure
69.3%
30.7%
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Kenmore, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,870 → $2,437
up 30.3%
Income
$121,463 → $139,764
up 15.1%
Population
23,556 → 23,741
up 0.8%
Renter share
30.4% → 30.7%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
57.7% → 61.8%
+4.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 39.1
-0.5 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Kenmore, WA has shifted from $1,870 to $2,437, up 30.3% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $121,463 in 2021 to $139,764 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.7% to 61.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Kenmore, WA market of 2021.

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Kenmore rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Kenmore. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Kenmore, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kenmore is $2,437/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,140/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,190/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,360/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($139,764/yr), Kenmore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kenmore an affordable city for renters?

Kenmore is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,437/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($139,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kenmore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kenmore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,437/mo in Kenmore. The local median household income is $139,764/yr, meaning the typical Kenmore household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kenmore?

Rent in Kenmore has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kenmore rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Kenmore is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #25 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,437/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Kenmore?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Kenmore ($2,437/mo): Shoreline ($2,042/mo), Mountlake Terrace ($2,078/mo).

What percentage of Kenmore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.7% of Kenmore households are renters, while 69.3% are owner-occupied. Kenmore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kenmore rent compare to the national average?

Kenmore's median rent of $2,437/mo is $472 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #25 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,437/mo, rent takes ~21% of Kenmore's median household income ($139,764/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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