Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $1,100 (25 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland.

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Montebello
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

12000 131st Ln NEKirkland, 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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KINGSGATE MEADOWS
2 Bedroom Apartments

KINGSGATE MEADOWS

12423 NE 143rd StKirkland, WA 98034
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Slater 116
1 Bedroom Apartments

Slater 116

12345 NE 115TH PlKirkland, WA 98033
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Ascent
1 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 Arete Apartments priced from $1,195. Asbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,585. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,585
Preserve at Forbes Creek1x11BR,1BA$1,724
The Brynn ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$1,750
Vue at KirklandCypressStudio,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.74 price per square foot C1 - Heron Model at Windsor Juanita Bay in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,189. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Stonehedge Village starting at $2,371 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Totem Lake 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.
Windsor Juanita BayC1 - Heron3BR,2BA$2.74
Stonehedge Village2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
KINGSGATE MEADOWSTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
BridlewoodThe Ridge2BR,1BA$2.60
Evergreen Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.71
MontebelloCapri1BR,1BA$2.75
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.79
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Kirkland, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Totem Lake Neighborhood in Kirkland, WA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Totem Lake is Corbella at Juanita Bay which is listed at $1,794, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $4,900.

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 7 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 $960 which is $3,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.

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