Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kirkland Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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Voda
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$2,332 - $3,232
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$2,332 - $3,232

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Voda

207 Park LnKirkland, WA 98033
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Vela
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$2,477 - $13,997
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$2,477 - $13,997

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Vela

140 Lake St SKirkland, WA 98033
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Boardwalk
$2,150 - $5,695
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boardwalk

434 Kirkland WayKirkland, WA 98033
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Residences at 518
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at 518

518 2nd StKirkland, WA 98033
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619 9th Ave S
1 Bedroom Apartments

619 9th Ave S

619 9th Ave SKirkland, WA 98033
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Kirkland Shores
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kirkland Shores

205 5th Ave SKirkland, WA 98033
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1617 1st St
Studio Apartments

1617 1st St

1617 1st StKirkland, WA 98033
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214 4th Ave
Studio Apartments

214 4th Ave

214 4th AveKirkland, WA 98033
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Waverly Crest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Crest

210 10th StKirkland, WA 98033

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Mira
Studio Apartments

Mira

716 Kirkland CirKirkland, WA 98033
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Tiara de Lago
Studio Apartments

Tiara de Lago

16 Central WayKirkland, WA 98033
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520 6th Ave
Studio Apartments

520 6th Ave

520 6th AveKirkland, WA 98033
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6725 112th Ave NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

6725 112th Ave NE

6725 112th Ave NEKirkland, WA 98033
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331 7th Ave S
5 Bedroom Apartments

331 7th Ave S

331 7th Ave SKirkland, WA 98033
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Waters Edge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waters Edge

905 Lake St SKirkland, WA 98033
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240 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

240 5th Ave

240 5th AveKirkland, WA 98033

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Creekside Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Place

11318 NE 67th StKirkland, WA 98033
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The Laing Ayre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Laing Ayre

1830-1840 Market StKirkland, WA 98033
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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

237 7th Ave WKirkland, WA 98033
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Tera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tera Apartments

528 Central WayKirkland, WA 98033

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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

10835 NE 68th StKirkland, WA 98033
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324 6th Ave S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

324 6th Ave S

324 6th Ave SKirkland, WA 98033
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6218 Lakeview Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

6218 Lakeview Dr

6218 Lakeview DrKirkland, WA 98033
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Creekside A
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside A

11241 NE 68th & 11318 NE 67thKirkland, WA 98033
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Houghton Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Houghton Court

6719 106th Ave NEKirkland, 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 Plaza Apartments priced from $1,075. Arete Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kirkland apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,786
BoardwalkA7Studio,1BA$2,150
WestwaterStudio + DenStudio,1BA$2,450
128 on StatePlan 1K1BR,1BA$2,597
Parque Kirkland ApartmentsS011BR,1BA$2,745
Houghton Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,795
Monterey at Lake View Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kirkland, WA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kirkland area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Westwater in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $4,150. The second greatest value Downtown Kirkland apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Monterey at Lake View Drive starting at $3,195 with a $2.94 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.
Westwater2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.18
Monterey at Lake View Drive2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.94
Uptown at Kirkland UrbanTH21BR,1.5BA$3.53
221 9th St, Unit C303221 9th St2BR,2BA$2.63
Houghton Court2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.94
VodaOne Bedroom Den 21BR,1BA$3.72
128 on StatePlan 1K1BR,1BA$3.26
Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$3.37
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.42
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Downtown Kirkland, Kirkland, WA

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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 Plaza Apartments listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kirkland Apartment is $1,786 at Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable Apartments.

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 $2,795 at Houghton Court.

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