
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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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 |
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Totem Lake Studio Apartments | $2,060 | $1,125 | $2,977 |
Totem Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,332 | $4,297 |
Totem Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $1,582 | $6,976 |
Totem Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,808 | $5,160 |
Totem Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $2,008 | $5,275 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 14 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 Vue at Kirkland priced from $1,785. Corbella at Juanita Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,797. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vue at Kirkland | Cypress | Studio,1BA | $1,785 |
Corbella at Juanita Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,797 |
Woodlake Apartments | Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,815 |
Montebello | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1,859 |
Cedar Heights Apartments | Cedar- One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,898 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stonehedge Village in the in the Totem Lake neighborhood starting from $2,429. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita starting at $2,295 with a $2.48 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. |
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Stonehedge Village | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Woodlake Apartments | Sapling | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Evergreen Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Ascent | The Vinson | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Montebello | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Juanita Brook Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Cedar Heights Apartments | Willow- One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Windsor Totem Lake | Butte | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Asbury Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTotem Lake, Kirkland, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Kirkland, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Totem Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Totem Lake is Woodlake Apartments which is listed at $1,815, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $3,641.
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 21 regular apartments in Totem Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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