Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (68 Rentals)

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Vue Kirkland
$1,586 - $2,613
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$1,586 - $2,613
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Vue Kirkland

11733 NE 131st PlKirkland, WA 98034
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Boardwalk
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$2,295 - $7,750
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Boardwalk

434 Kirkland WayKirkland, WA 98033
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Plaza Apartments
Studio Apartments

Plaza Apartments

330 4th StKirkland, WA 98033
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Grata at Totem Lake
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grata at Totem Lake

12410 NE Totem Lake WayKirkland, WA 98034
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Village Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Plaza

11825 100th Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034

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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

237 7th Ave WKirkland, WA 98033
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Asbury Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Park

12821 126th Way NEKirkland, WA 98034
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1212 Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 Market St

1212 Market StKirkland, WA 98033
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Totem Lake Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Totem Lake Heights

12414 NE 127th CtKirkland, WA 98034
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Slater 116
1 Bedroom Apartments

Slater 116

12345 NE 115TH PlKirkland, WA 98033

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Windsor Totem Lake
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Totem Lake

11723 NE 117th CtKirkland, WA 98034
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Evergreen Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Heights

12233 NE 131st WayKirkland, WA 98034
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Bridle Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridle Estates

6439 132nd Ave NEKirkland, WA 98033
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Tera Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tera Apartments

528 Central WayKirkland, WA 98033
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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

12062 Slater Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034

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Highlands, Kirkland, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ardea Senior Apartments priced from $999. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Athene Senior HousingStudio, 1 Bathroom 60%Studio,1BA$1,225
Polaris at Totem LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,409
Vue KirklandStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,634
Corbella at Juanita BayPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,739
Ondine at Juanita BayAlamedaStudio,1BA$1,790
Cru at Willows 124PremierStudio,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, WA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.44 price per square foot Morgan TH Model at Aspen Creek in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,807. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita starting at $2,220 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the North Rose Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aspen CreekMorgan TH2BR,2.5BA$2.44
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Cedar Heights ApartmentsCedar- Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.51
Monterey at Lake View Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.72
Totem Lake Heights2x1 Top Floor2BR,1BA$2.73
Bayshore Vista Apartments2 Bed - #22BR,1BA$2.71
Evergreen HeightsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.68
Slater 116Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2.63
12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F30312450 NE 130th Ct1BR,1BA$2.60
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Washington, including Kirkland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Ardea Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,362, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $4,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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