Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Kirkland Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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714 1st St S
$1,650 - $2,300
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714 1st St S

714 1st St SKirkland, WA 98033
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$1,999

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 4

435 3rd St

KirklandWA98033

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Plaza Apartments
Studio Apartments

Plaza Apartments

330 4th StKirkland, WA 98033
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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

237 7th Ave WKirkland, WA 98033
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1212 Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Market St

1212 Market StKirkland, WA 98033

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Tera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tera Apartments

528 Central WayKirkland, 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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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 Arete Apartments priced from $950. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Kirkland apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$950
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
1212 Market St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,699
Uptown at Kirkland UrbanD42BR,2BA$1,732
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Kirkland, WA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Kirkland area is the $2.88 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Watermark Apartments in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Downtown Kirkland apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 1/2 Model at Timber Ridge Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.65 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 Watermark Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.88
Timber Ridge Apartments2 bedroom 1 1/22BR,1.5BA$2.65
Monterey at Lake View Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.72
VelaD8 1x1 + Den1BR,1BA$4.77
714 1st St S714 1st St S1BR,1BA$2.88
Uptown at Kirkland UrbanC51BR,1BA$4.01
128 on StatePlan 1I1BR,1BA$4.02
1212 Market St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Westview Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
VodaOne Bedroom 11BR,1BA$4.05

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Downtown Kirkland, Kirkland, WA

Ranked #16

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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 Arete Apartments listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Kirkland Apartment is $1,699 at 1212 Market St.

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 $2,595 at Timber Ridge Apartments.

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