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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12312 NE 134th St

KirklandWA98034
property at 12528 NE 117th Pl

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12528 NE 117th Pl
KirklandWA98034

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Cheapest Available Kirkland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kirkland, WA is a Studio unit found at Athene Senior Housing in the North Rose Hill neighborhood priced from $741. Arete Apartments in the North Rose Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kirkland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Athene Senior HousingStudio, 1 Bathroom 30%Studio,1BA$741
Arete Apartments0BR/0.5BAStudio,$899
Plaza Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Windsor Totem LakeBluffStudio,1BA$1,668

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kirkland, WA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kirkland area is the $2.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,087. The second greatest value Kirkland apartment is the Cottonwood Model at Cedar Terrace starting at $3,097 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Central Houghton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kirkland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.47
Cedar TerraceCottonwood3BR,2BA$2.53
Stonehedge VillagePlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.56
30 Bellevue3 Bed, 1 Bath 60%3BR,1BA$2.43
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Slater 116Plan 1B1BR,1BA$2.41
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.50
Trailwood Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$2.51
Polaris at Totem LakeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkland

What type of rentals are currently available in Kirkland?

There are currently 492 Apartments for Rent in Kirkland, WA with pricing that ranges from $741 to $27,770. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kirkland ranging from $850 to $12,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kirkland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kirkland ranges from $850 to $12,495 with an average monthly rent of $4,864.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kirkland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kirkland range from $2,330 to $27,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $5,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,900.

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