Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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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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Emerson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

11010 NE 124th LnKirkland, WA 98034
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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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KINGSGATE MEADOWS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

KINGSGATE MEADOWS

12423 NE 143rd StKirkland, 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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Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Totem Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Totem Lake area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Ardea Senior Apartments priced from $999. Vue Kirkland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Vue KirklandStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,684
Bell Totem LakeS1AStudio,1BA$1,695
Kona - Williams/Mulholland LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,699
Corbella at Juanita BayPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,729
The Brynn ApartmentsS04Studio,1BA$1,747
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,750
Ondine at Juanita BayVenice1BR,1BA$1,787
Woodlake ApartmentsAcorn1BR,1BA$1,856

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.34 price per square foot Forbes Lake Model at Hubbard's Crossing in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,815. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the Wenatchee Model at Hidden River Townhomes starting at $2,958 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the North Rose Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Totem Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hubbard's CrossingForbes Lake2BR,2.5BA$2.34
Hidden River TownhomesWenatchee2BR,2.5BA$2.46
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.57
Stonehedge VillagePlan 2C2BR,2BA$2.37
Totem Lake Heights2x2 Ground Floor2BR,2BA$2.68
Scoutb20a2BR,2BA$2.69
Kona - Williams/Mulholland LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.57
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.50
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.52

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Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeastern Seattle, WA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Totem Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Totem Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Totem Lake is under $1,856.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Totem Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Totem Lake is Ardea Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $4,396.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Totem Lake?

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 15 regular apartments in Totem Lake 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 Totem Lake?

Cheap apartments in Totem Lake have an average cost of $228 which is $4,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.

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