
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $700 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Totem Lake area of Kirkland.


Ardea Senior - 62+ Senior Community

Polaris at Totem Lake

11217 NE 88th St

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Vue Kirkland

Waterscape at Juanita Village

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Adara at Totem Lake

12611 NE 145th Pl, Unit H90
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12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F303

Bridlewood

Preserve at Forbes Creek

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Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita

Bell Totem Lake

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11903 NE 128th St, Unit SI FL1-ID685

Montebello

Bayshore Vista Apartments

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14449 127th Ln NE, Unit S-26
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11903 NE 128th St, Unit SI FL3-ID758

12607 NE 119th St, Unit 5

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Aspect at Totem Lake Apartments

Juanita Brook Apartments

Grata at Totem Lake

Village Plaza

Waverly Court

Asbury Park
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Corbella at Juanita Bay

14517 127th Ln NE

Ondine at Juanita Bay

Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable Apartments

Windsor Juanita Bay

Ridgewood Village

KINGSGATE MEADOWS

Slater 116

Kona - Williams/Mulholland LLC
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14514 127th Ave NE

Woodlake Apartments

Scout

Juanita Terrace

Windsor Totem Lake

Evergreen Heights

14521 127th Ln NE

12520 NE 145th St

11903 NE 128th St
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11811 93rd Ln NE

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Cru at Willows

Stonehedge Village
Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Totem Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totem Lake Studio Apartments | $1,812 | $762 | $2,282 |
| Totem Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,225 | $6,200 |
| Totem Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,685 | $7,629 |
| Totem Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,728 | $2,465 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA.
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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 - 62+ Senior Community priced from $999. Athene Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardea Senior - 62+ Senior Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Athene Senior Housing | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Vue Kirkland | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,662 |
| Corbella at Juanita Bay | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Cedar Heights Apartments | Willow- One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Woodlands at Forbes Lake Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,786 |
| Ondine at Juanita Bay | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $1,836 |
| Preserve at Forbes Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Ridgewood Village | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.65 price per square foot Forbes Lake Model at Hubbard's Crossing in the in the North Rose Hill neighborhood starting from $3,180. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the The Kilimanjaro Model at Ascent starting at $2,777 with a $2.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard's Crossing | Forbes Lake | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.65 |
| Ascent | The Kilimanjaro | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Stonehedge Village | Plan 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Juanita Brook Apartments | C201 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Bayshore Vista Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Kona - Williams/Mulholland LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 12450 NE 130th Ct, Unit F303 | 12450 NE 130th Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Athene Senior Housing | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Ardea Senior - 62+ Senior Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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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 Athene Senior Housing which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $2,861.
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 16 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 $226 which is $2,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.
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