
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sweetbriar Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sweetbriar area of Kirkland.


Ardea Senior Apartments

Athene Senior Housing

Polaris at Totem Lake

The Brynn Apartments
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Vue Kirkland

Adara at Totem Lake

12515 NE 145th Pl, Unit Condo D123

Grata at Totem Lake

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sweetbriar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetbriar Studio Apartments | $1,823 | $999 | $2,140 |
| Sweetbriar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,114 | $3,380 |
| Sweetbriar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,685 | $4,036 |
| Sweetbriar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,624 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sweetbriar Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.
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Cheapest Available Sweetbriar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sweetbriar area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ardea Senior Apartments priced from $999. Athene Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Sweetbriar apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardea Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Athene Senior Housing | Studio, 1 Bathroom 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Polaris at Totem Lake | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
| The Brynn Apartments | S04 | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
| Vue Kirkland | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,703 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sweetbriar, WA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sweetbriar area is the $2.67 price per square foot A206 Model at Juanita Brook Apartments in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Sweetbriar apartment is the Plan 1A Model at Evergreen Heights starting at $1,857 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the North Rose Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sweetbriar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Brook Apartments | A206 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Evergreen Heights | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F303 | 12450 NE 130th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Cedar Heights Apartments | Willow- One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Montebello | Capri Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| Ascent | The Vinson | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Woodlake Apartments | Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| Polaris at Totem Lake | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Vue Kirkland | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| Ardea Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSweetbriar, Kirkland, WA
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sweetbriar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sweetbriar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sweetbriar is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sweetbriar?
The cheapest apartment in Sweetbriar is Athene Senior Housing which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Sweetbriar costs $3,016.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sweetbriar?
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 8 regular apartments in Sweetbriar 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 Sweetbriar?
Cheap apartments in Sweetbriar have an average cost of $207 which is $2,809 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sweetbriar.
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