Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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$1,786 - $2,467
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vue Kirkland

11733 NE 131st PlKirkland, WA 98034
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$1,895

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12528 NE 117th Pl
KirklandWA98034

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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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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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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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Ascent
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ascent

12062 Slater Ave NEKirkland, WA 98034
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Juanita Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Juanita Terrace

12029 100th Ave NEKirkland, 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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Bridle Trails
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridle Trails

6600 130th Ave NEKirkland, 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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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 $899. Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$940
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Athene Senior HousingStudio, 1 Bathroom 60%Studio,1BA$1,095
Polaris at Totem Lake2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,685
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,699
The Brynn ApartmentsS04Studio,1BA$1,736
Ondine at Juanita BayAlamedaStudio,1BA$1,756
Vue Kirkland1x1 Small1BR,1BA$1,786
Evergreen HeightsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, WA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Park Ridge in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Juanita Terrace starting at $1,995 with a $2.07 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.
Park Ridge3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.57
Juanita Terrace2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.07
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Bridle Estates2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.27
Evergreen HeightsPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.53
Slater 116Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2.67
12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F30312450 NE 130th Ct1BR,1BA$2.60
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.29
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 $1,839.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Athene Senior Housing which is listed at $1,114, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $4,970.

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 19 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 $169 which is $4,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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