Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kirkland Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

237 7th Ave WKirkland, WA 98033
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Downtown Kirkland, Kirkland, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Kirkland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Kirkland area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Top Floor/Vaulted Ceilings/ADA/Wood Floors priced from $999. Arete Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kirkland apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Top Floor/Vaulted Ceilings/ADA/Wood Floors0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125
Preserve at Forbes Creek1X1 RW1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kirkland, WA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kirkland area is the $3.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Watermark in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Downtown Kirkland apartment is the Mustang Model at Aspen Creek starting at $2,450 with a $3.17 price per square foot in the North Rose Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Kirkland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Watermark2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.10
Aspen CreekMustang1BR,1BA$3.17
128 on StatePlan 1J1BR,1BA$3.62
Westwater1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
The Carillon ApartmentsHorizon - Renovated1BR,1BA$3.84
Preserve at Forbes Creek1X1 RWH1BR,1BA$3.29
Arete Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.58
VelaA1 StudioStudio ,1BA$4.22
BoardwalkA6Studio ,1BA$5.61
Top Floor/Vaulted Ceilings/ADA/Wood Floors0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Kirkland, Kirkland, WA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Kirkland, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Kirkland Neighborhood in Kirkland, WA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Kirkland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Kirkland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Kirkland is at Top Floor/Vaulted Ceilings/ADA/Wood Floors listed at $999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kirkland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kirkland Apartment is $2,099 at Preserve at Forbes Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Kirkland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Kirkland is starting from $2,525 at Preserve at Forbes Creek.

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