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10595 Main St

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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA

Pricing Updated: 11/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bellevue, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellevue Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Woodbridge$3,049$1,415158
Issaquah$22,950$885671

Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Capella at Esterra Park in the Crossroads neighborhood priced from $819. Vision 5 Apartments in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellevue apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capella at Esterra ParkC21BR,1BA$819
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Central Park EastRockefeller Premium 2Studio,1BA$1,400
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio,1BA$1,415
Redmond HillPlan 1B (1 Bed, 1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1,449
30 BellevueStudio, 1 Bath 60%Studio,1BA$1,450
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,465
RadiateS160Studio,1BA$1,473
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Urbane in the in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the C5 Model at Horizon Housing at Together Center starting at $2,050 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Urbane2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.13
Horizon Housing at Together CenterC53BR,2BA$1.50
Sunset Apartments2bedroom / 1 bath top2BR,1BA$1.66
Trailwood Apartment Homes3x2 + Loft3BR,2BA$2.17
Lakeview at Newcastle2x22BR,2BA$2.22
Sammamish View2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
The SummitThe Cascade2BR,2BA$2.06
Sequoia Grove Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
Cedar TerraceRhododendron1BR,1BA$2.22
Capella at Esterra ParkC21BR,1BA$1.48

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Seattle Apartment Guide: Find Your Rental Near Tech Hubs like Amazon, Google, and Adobe

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Bellevue Overview

Considering the city's nearness to outdoor activities, its diverse populace, and variety of things to do, Bellevue, QA came in No. 2 on Livability.com's rundown of the 2016 Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. This makes apartments in Bellevue, WA a great choice if you are looking in the area.

Why live in Bellevue, WA?

The unemployment rate in Bellevue is 3.90 percent (U.S. avg. is 5.20%). Late employment outlook is positive at 1.69 percent growth. Starting at 2014, Bellevue's populace is 139,820. Since 2000, it has had increased 60.95 percent. Normal commute time is 10 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. The average home cost in Bellevue is $730,000. Home appreciation in the last decade has been 40.89%. Bellevue government funded schools invest $14,197 per child, U.S. average is $12,383.

Bellevue, WA
Population: 147,599

Ranked #178

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellevue, WA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bellevue, WA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 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 Bellevue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bellevue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bellevue is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?

The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Capella at Esterra Park which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $12,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bellevue?

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 226 regular apartments in Bellevue 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 Bellevue?

Cheap apartments in Bellevue have an average cost of $978 which is $12,021 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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