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Arete Apartments offers an impressive combination of features, including a 24-hour fitness center, private balconies, and stainless steel appliances, making it an appealing choice for renters. With a Zumper expert rating of 9 out of 10 for overall quality and a perfect price rating, it stands out as a competitively priced option. Its excellent location provides convenient access to schools and amenities, complemented by a commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighted by its LEED certification and pedestrian-friendly surroundings.
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Eco living| 0BR/0.5BA | Studio | 0.5 bath | 182 sqft | $950 /mo | 1 unit available | Discover modern living at Arete Apartments, where style, comfort, and sustainability meet in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Live in a vibrant community with easy access to all the best local spots – right across from the brand new Urban Center Shopping Center, and just steps from restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and more! Plus, you're only a 7-minute walk from Lake Washington and the Kirkland Marina. Arete Apartments offers top-tier eco-friendly living, with LEED Platinum and Built Green 5 certifications ensuring your new home is both high-quality and environmentally conscious. ✨Move In Special Details✨: - The advertised rent reflects a $1200 move-in offer, amortized over a 12-month lease term. - Rent after the move-in special is applied: $950/month. - $1,200/12 months = $100/month; Base rent $1,050- $100= $950/month - Specials for lease start date on or before 04.17.2026 **Apartment Features:** - Shared Bathroom Studio - Convenience Center with Microwave & Mini-Fridge - Wood Floors - South Courtyard View - High-Speed Internet **Community Amenities:** - 24-hour fitness center - Shared kitchens for your convenience - Onsite laundry facilities - BBQ & cabana deck for outdoor relaxation - Conference rooms for work or study - Music room to fuel your creativity - Dog run for your furry friends **Take a Community Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5 Ready to make Arete Apartments your new home? Email us at **** for more info or to schedule an in-person tour. | |
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | 185+ sqft | $1,099–$1,525 /mo | 9 units available | Discover modern living at Arete Apartments, where style, comfort, and sustainability meet in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Live in a vibrant community with easy access to all the best local spots – right across from the brand new Urban Center Shopping Center, and just steps from restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and more! Plus, you're only a 7-minute walk from Lake Washington and the Kirkland Marina. Arete Apartments offers top-tier eco-friendly living, with LEED Platinum and Built Green 5 certifications ensuring your new home is both high-quality and environmentally conscious. ✨Move In Special Details✨: - The advertised rent reflects a ONE MONTH FREE move-in offer for a lease starting by 04.17.2026 or sooner amortized over a 10-month lease term. - Rent after the move-in special is applied: $1,165 per month. - Base rent: $1,295/10 months = $130 discount/mo. - Base rent $1,295 - $130 = $1,165/month **Apartment Features:** - Beautiful wood floors - Convenience center with microwave and mini-fridge - Private bathroom - High-speed internet access - Views of the South courtyard **Community Amenities:** - 24-hour fitness center - Shared kitchens for your convenience - Onsite laundry facilities - BBQ & cabana deck for outdoor relaxation - Conference rooms for work or study - Music room to fuel your creativity - Dog run for your furry friends **Take a Community Virtual Tour:** [Community Video Tour](https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5) ** Apartment Video Tour Here: ** https my matterport com show ?m=mycKX1j1wjh Ready to make Arete Apartments your new home? Email us at **** for more info or to schedule an in-person tour. | |
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 415+ sqft | $1,985–$2,395 /mo | 5 units available | One Bedroom + One Bathroom Apartment - Welcome to Arete Apartments, where contemporary design meets everyday comfort in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Just across from the brand-new Urban Center Shopping Center and within walking distance of vibrant restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and more – everything you need is at your doorstep. Plus, you're just a 7-minute walk to Lake Washington and the Kirkland Marina, the perfect escape for waterfront strolls and outdoor fun. At Arete, sustainability isn’t a bonus — it’s a standard. Our community is proudly LEED Platinum and Built Green 5 certified, offering you an environmentally responsible home without compromising on quality or style. Apartment Features: - Sleek wood flooring for a modern touch - Private balcony to soak in the view - In-unit washer/dryer for ultimate convenience - High-speed internet access - West building views for peaceful city living Community Amenities: - 24-hour fitness center to fit your schedule - Fully equipped shared kitchens - Onsite laundry facilities - Outdoor BBQ & cabana deck - Conference rooms for remote work or meetings - A creative music room - Pet-friendly with a dedicated dog run **Community Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5 **Apartment Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=iXjN93nyrzX Ready to make Arete your next home? Contact us at **** to learn more or schedule a tour today! | |
| 2BR/2.0BA | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,025 sqft | $2,895 /mo | 1 unit available | Discover modern living at Arete Apartments, where style, comfort, and sustainability meet in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Live in a vibrant community with easy access to all the best local spots – right across from the brand new Urban Center Shopping Center, and just steps from restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and more! Plus, you're only a 7-minute walk from Lake Washington and the Kirkland Marina. Arete Apartments offers top-tier eco-friendly living, with LEED Platinum and Built Green 5 certifications ensuring your new home is both high-quality and environmentally conscious. This rare, spacious 2 bed/2 bath overlooks Central Way and offers spectacular views of Downtown Kirkland and Lake Washington. With more than enough space for all your furniture, there is a dedicated dining room with dark wood cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, the kitchen also features a breakfast bar for even more eating space. The full size washer/dryer is conveniently located right outside the two bedrooms and there is ample storage space throughout the unit. ✨*Move in Special Details✨ - The advertised rent reflects a $1200 move-in offer, amortized over a 12-month lease term. - Rent after the move-in special is applied: $2,895/month. - $1,200/12 months = $100/month; Base rent $2,995 - $100= $2,895/month - Specials for lease start date on or before 04.17.2026 **Apartment Features:** - Two Beds - Two Baths - Full Kitchen with Dishwasher - Corner Unit - In-Unit High Efficiency Washer/Dryer - High-Speed Internet **Community Amenities:** - 24-hour fitness center - BBQ & cabana deck for outdoor relaxation - Conference rooms for work or study - Music room to fuel your creativity - Dog run for your furry friends Community Video Tour: https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5 **Take a Community Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5 Ready to make Arete Apartments your new home? Email us at **** for more info or to schedule an in-person tour. | |
| 3BR/2.0BA | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,177 sqft | $4,295 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious Three Bedroom With Quality Finishes, Located in the Heart of Downtown Kirkland. Enjoy the view from your balcony of the city and Lake Washington! Discover modern living at Arete Apartments, where style, comfort, and sustainability meet in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Live in a vibrant community with easy access to all the best local spots – right across from the brand new Urban Center Shopping Center, and just steps from restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and more! Plus, you're only a 7-minute walk from Lake Washington and the Kirkland Marina. Arete Apartments offers top-tier eco-friendly living, with LEED Platinum and Built Green 5 certifications ensuring your new home is both high-quality and environmentally conscious. **Apartment Features:** - Top Floor Unit - Vaulted Ceilings - Balcony - 2 Bathrooms - Full Kitchen with Dishwasher - Corner Unit - In-Unit High Efficiency Washer/Dryer - High-Speed Internet **Community Amenities:** - 24-hour fitness center - BBQ & cabana deck for outdoor relaxation - Conference rooms for work or study - Music room to fuel your creativity - Dog run for your furry friends **Apartment Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=gBCEob2sfi2 **Take a Community Virtual Tour:** https my matterport com show ?m=xWtfbEbTwa5 |
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Up to ONE MONTH FREE Move-in special on select units! Live well. Live green. Live Downtown. Discover Areté, a LEED Platinum–Certified community in the heart of Downtown Kirkland, designed for modern, eco-conscious living. Choose from thoughtfully designed Studios, One-, Two-, and Three-Bedroom Eco Apartments, or our affordable Eco Flats—each offering a smarter, more sustainable way to live. Eco Flats feature private suites with a kitchenette (microwave and mini fridge), shared laundry, and access to a full communal kitchen on every floor—perfect for a simple, connected lifestyle. Prefer a more traditional home? Our Eco Apartments offer full kitchens, in-unit washer and dryers, and contemporary finishes throughout. Residents enjoy a curated collection of amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center, BBQ deck, conference room, free bicycle parking, and optional reserved parking. Just steps from local shops, dining, and the Kirkland waterfront, Areté blends comfort, community, and sustainability, right where you want to be!
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Moved in in August, Bethany was very helpful when I was looking at the flats. She even helped me measure the walls so I could see if my full size bed would fit. Highly recommended.
Michael Sherrill
Sep 22, 2024
The staff is lovely, and very helpful, and happy to answer my stupid questions. Apartment was very clean and ready for me to move in. Amazing location. I'm going to live here forever. Me happy. Me like Arete. 🤝
Eddy
Sep 27, 2024
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How Arete Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
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Redside is a Seattle-based property management firm committed to outstanding apartment and commercial building management. Focusing on a high quality and carefully selected portfolio of properties since 2002, Redside manages residential and commercial property throughout the Puget Sound area.
Studio apartments at Arete Apartments cost about 51% less than the average rent price for studios in Moss Bay.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 24% lower than 1-bedrooms in Moss Bay.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Arete Apartments to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Moss Bay.
3-bedroom apartments at Arete Apartments cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Moss Bay.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,810 |
| May 2024 | $1,900 |
| June 2024 | $1,903 |
| July 2024 | $1,930 |
| August 2024 | $1,976 |
| September 2024 | $1,945 |
| October 2024 | $1,844 |
| November 2024 | $1,820 |
| December 2024 | $1,821 |
| January 2025 | $1,827 |
| February 2025 | $1,840 |
| March 2025 | $1,838 |
| April 2025 | $1,778 |
| May 2025 | $1,788 |
| June 2025 | $1,817 |
| July 2025 | $1,818 |
| August 2025 | $1,732 |
| September 2025 | $1,753 |
| October 2025 | $1,776 |
| November 2025 | $1,742 |
| December 2025 | $1,634 |
| January 2026 | $1,604 |
| February 2026 | $1,644 |
| March 2026 | $1,795 |
| April 2026 | $1,787 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,409 |
| May 2024 | $2,193 |
| June 2024 | $2,111 |
| July 2024 | $2,024 |
| August 2024 | $2,045 |
| September 2024 | $2,079 |
| October 2024 | $2,194 |
| November 2024 | $1,965 |
| December 2024 | $1,769 |
| January 2025 | $1,678 |
| February 2025 | $1,949 |
| March 2025 | $2,200 |
| April 2025 | $1,260 |
| May 2025 | $1,670 |
| June 2025 | $1,581 |
| July 2025 | $1,906 |
| August 2025 | $1,580 |
| September 2025 | $1,199 |
| October 2025 | $1,216 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
| December 2025 | $1,424 |
| January 2026 | $1,430 |
| February 2026 | $1,320 |
| March 2026 | $1,873 |
| April 2026 | $2,074 |
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