Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $762 (61 Rentals)

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property at 8308 128th Ave NE
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795
Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8308 128th Ave NE, Unit 3rd floor

8308 128th Ave NE
KirklandWA98033
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Villa Bonita
$1,800 - $2,445

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Base Rent$1,800 - $2,445
Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,445
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villa Bonita

9823 NE 130th PlKirkland, WA 98034
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property at 8736 126th Ave NE
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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8736 126th Ave NE

KirklandWA98033
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Vue Kirkland
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$1,895 - $2,385

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Vue Kirkland

11733 NE 131st PlKirkland, WA 98034
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property at 201 2nd St S
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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201 2nd St S, Unit 105

201 2nd St S
KirklandWA98033
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Boardwalk
$2,175 - $3,430

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Base Rent$2,175 - $3,430
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Boardwalk

434 Kirkland WayKirkland, WA 98033
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property at 12721 NE 129th Ct
$2,275

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Base Rent$2,275
Total Monthly Price$2,275
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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12721 NE 129th Ct, Unit F

12721 NE 129th Ct
KirklandWA98034
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property at 11103 NE 124th Ln
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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11103 NE 124th Ln, Unit E118

11103 NE 124th Ln
KirklandWA98034
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Village Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Plaza

11825 100th Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034
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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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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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Ridgewood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Village

12504-12529 NE 117th PlKirkland, WA 98034
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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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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

12062 Slater Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034
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Slater 116
1 Bedroom Apartments

Slater 116

12345 NE 115TH PlKirkland, 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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Juanita Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Juanita Terrace

12029 100th 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 Arete Apartments priced from $1,195. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,195
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,195
Athene Senior HousingStudio, 1 Bathroom 60%Studio, 1BA$1,195
Ardea Senior - 55+ Senior CommunityStudioStudio, 1BA$1,274
Corbella at Juanita BayPlan 1A1BR, 1BA$1,607
ShadowbrookJuniper1BR, 1BA$1,769
Cru at WillowsPrestigeStudio, 1BA$1,777
Polaris at Totem LakeOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,786
Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR, 1BA$1,786
Aspect at Totem Lake ApartmentsS2Studio, 1BA$1,796

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, WA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Park Place Terrace in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the D01 Model at Grata at Totem Lake in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting at $2,181 with a $2.03 price per square foot. 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.
Park Place Terrace2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.50
Grata at Totem LakeD014BR, 2BA$2.03
9840 NE 116th St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.30
12410 NE 108th Plz, Unit 1241012410 NE 108th Plz2BR, 1BA$2.45
12616 NE 118th St, Unit Unit112616 NE 118th St2BR, 1BA$2.26
Bayshore Vista Apartments1 Bed - #11BR, 1BA$2.47
Vue Kirkland2x12BR, 1BA$2.55
Villa Bonita1 bed 1 bath1BR, 1BA$2.47
Windsor Juanita BayA1 - Mallard1BR, 1BA$2.51
Ardea Senior - 55+ Senior CommunityStudioStudio, 1BA$2.52

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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 $1,796.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Athene Senior Housing which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,901.

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 27 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $143 which is $2,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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