
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $999 (13 Rentals)


Athene Senior Housing

Polaris at Totem Lake

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Adara at Totem Lake

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Totem Lake Studio Apartments | $1,848 | $999 | $2,140 |
| Totem Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,114 | $5,690 |
| Totem Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $1,685 | $7,587 |
| Totem Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,169 | $1,941 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,857.
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 $999, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $3,666.
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 $216 which is $3,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.
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