Kirkland, WA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,619
1-year change
+3.9%
$98/mo
5-year change
+20.8%
$451/mo
10-year change
+51.2%
$887/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kirkland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,562/mo—0.0%
2016$1,683/mo+7.7%+7.7%
2017$1,819/mo+8.1%+16.5%
2018$1,863/mo+2.4%+19.3%
2019$1,897/mo+1.8%+21.4%
2020$2,026/mo+6.8%+29.7%
2021$2,028/mo+0.1%+29.8%
2022$2,317/mo+14.3%+48.3%
2023$2,386/mo+3.0%+52.8%
2024$2,457/mo+3.0%+57.3%
2025$2,506/mo+2.0%+60.4%
2026$2,565/mo+2.4%+64.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kirkland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Kirkland, WA was $1,504 in 2015-01 and is $2,619 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,115 per month over 11 years.

How much has Kirkland rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Kirkland, WA has changed +20.8% ($451 per month). The current median is $2,619.

What has rent in Kirkland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kirkland, WA has changed +51.2% ($887 per month). It is now $2,619.

Is rent in Kirkland going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Kirkland, WA has increased +3.9% ($98/mo). Current median: $2,619.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.