Kirkland, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,626
1-year change
+7.1%
$175/mo
5-year change
+26.1%
$543/mo
10-year change
+52.9%
$909/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Kirkland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,575/mo0.0%
2016$1,697/mo+7.7%+7.7%
2017$1,830/mo+7.8%+16.2%
2018$1,873/mo+2.3%+18.9%
2019$1,909/mo+1.9%+21.2%
2020$2,037/mo+6.7%+29.3%
2021$2,036/mo-0.0%+29.3%
2022$2,328/mo+14.3%+47.8%
2023$2,393/mo+2.8%+51.9%
2024$2,464/mo+3.0%+56.4%
2025$2,442/mo-0.9%+55.0%
2026$2,575/mo+5.4%+63.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Kirkland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Kirkland, WA was $1,514 in 2015-01 and is $2,626 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,112 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 +26.1% ($543 per month). The current median is $2,626.

What has rent in Kirkland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Kirkland, WA has changed +52.9% ($909 per month). It is now $2,626.

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

Year over year, median rent in Kirkland, WA has increased +7.1% ($175/mo). Current median: $2,626.

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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.