Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $900 (55 Rentals)

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property at 14018 89th Ave NE

$900 - $1,150

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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14018 89th Ave NE

KirklandWA98034
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Vue Kirkland
$1,586 - $1,895
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Vue Kirkland

11733 NE 131st PlKirkland, WA 98034
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property at 12429 NE 130th Ct

$1,940

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12429 NE 130th Ct, Unit G206, Unit G206

12429 NE 130th Ct
KirklandWA98034
property at 13454 95th Ave NE

$1,990

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13454 95th Ave NE

KirklandWA98034

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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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KINGSGATE MEADOWS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

KINGSGATE MEADOWS

12423 NE 143rd StKirkland, 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 Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Totem Lake Heights

12414 NE 127th CtKirkland, WA 98034
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Slater 116
1 Bedroom Apartments

Slater 116

12345 NE 115TH PlKirkland, WA 98033

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Scout
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scout

10211 NE 134th LnKirkland, 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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Windsor Totem Lake
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Totem Lake

11723 NE 117th CtKirkland, 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, 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. Athene Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ardea Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Athene Senior HousingStudio, 1 Bathroom 60%Studio,1BA$1,225
Polaris at Totem LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,311
Vue KirklandStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,644
Ondine at Juanita BayVenice1BR,1BA$1,721
Corbella at Juanita BayPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,739
Cru at Willows 124PremierStudio,1BA$1,741
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,750
The Brynn ApartmentsS04Studio,1BA$1,791

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.57 price per square foot Willow- Three Bedroom Model at Cedar Heights Apartments in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $2,960. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the Plan 2B Townhome Model at Stonehedge Village starting at $2,339 with a $2.13 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.
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- Three Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.57
Stonehedge VillagePlan 2B Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.13
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Aspen CreekArabian1BR,1BA$2.71
Totem Lake Heights2x1 Top Floor2BR,1BA$2.73
BridlewoodThe Forest1BR,1BA$2.47
AscentThe Vinson1BR,1BA$2.62
12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F30312450 NE 130th Ct1BR,1BA$2.60
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 $1,791.

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 $1,362, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $3,841.

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 18 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 $233 which is $3,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.

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