Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Totem Lake Neighborhood of Kirkland, WA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)

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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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Slater 116
1 Bedroom Apartments

Slater 116

12345 NE 115TH PlKirkland, WA 98033
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KINGSGATE MEADOWS
2 Bedroom Apartments

KINGSGATE MEADOWS

12423 NE 143rd StKirkland, 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 $1,025. Asbury Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Totem Lake apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arete Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Asbury ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
WATER Waterscape at Juanita VillageJuanitaStudio,1BA$1,695
Vue at KirklandCypressStudio,1BA$1,755
Corbella at Juanita BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,773

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Totem Lake, WA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Totem Lake area is the $2.07 price per square foot The Sterling Model at Stonehedge Village in the in the Totem Lake neighborhood starting from $2,765. The second greatest value Totem Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bath Model at KINGSGATE MEADOWS starting at $1,875 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.
Stonehedge VillageThe Sterling2BR,2.5BA$2.07
KINGSGATE MEADOWSTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Emerson Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.51
BridlewoodThe Forest1BR,1BA$2.57
Bennett Properties Inc. DBA Villa Bonita1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.57
Evergreen Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Cedar Heights ApartmentsWillow- One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.71
MontebelloCapri1BR,1BA$2.62
Juanita Brook Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$2.79
Grata ApartmentsA051BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Totem Lake, Kirkland, WA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,880.

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

The cheapest apartment in Totem Lake is Grata Apartments which is listed at $1,332, while the average apartment in Totem Lake costs $3,674.

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 188 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 $1,338 which is $2,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Totem Lake.

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