Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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property at 11217 NE 88th St

$1,500

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11217 NE 88th St

KirklandWA98033
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Vue Kirkland
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$1,662 - $2,293
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$1,662 - $2,293
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vue Kirkland

11733 NE 131st PlKirkland, WA 98034
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property at 12528 NE 117th Pl

$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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E5

12528 NE 117th Pl
KirklandWA98034

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Boardwalk
$2,150 - $5,695
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$2,150 - $5,695
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Boardwalk

434 Kirkland WayKirkland, WA 98033
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property at 8240 126th Ave NE

$2,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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A302

8240 126th Ave NE
KirklandWA98033
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Voda
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$2,332 - $2,962
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$2,332 - $2,962
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 3

Voda

207 Park LnKirkland, 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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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

12062 Slater Ave 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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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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Juanita Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Juanita Terrace

12029 100th Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034
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Westview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

10835 NE 68th StKirkland, 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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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 $999. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$999
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Ardea Senior - 62+ Senior CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$999
Athene Senior Housing1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,225
Modera Bridle TrailsZA02 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,525
Vue KirklandStudioStudio,1BA$1,662
Corbella at Juanita BayPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,699
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,786
Ondine at Juanita BayVenice1BR,1BA$1,836

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, WA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.65 price per square foot Forbes Lake Model at Hubbard's Crossing in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,180. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the The Kilimanjaro Model at Ascent starting at $2,789 with a $2.44 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.
Hubbard's CrossingForbes Lake2BR,2.5BA$2.65
AscentThe Kilimanjaro3BR,2BA$2.44
Polaris at Totem Lake2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.24
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Kona - Williams/Mulholland LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.60
Windsor Juanita BayA1 - Mallard1BR,1BA$2.70
12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F30312450 NE 130th Ct1BR,1BA$2.60
Athene Senior Housing1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$2.16
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.43
Ardea Senior - 62+ Senior CommunityStudioStudio ,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 $1,836.

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 $2,985.

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 16 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 $131 which is $2,854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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