Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA from $700 (139 Rentals)
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Excalibur Apartment Homes

Central Park East

Pacific Inn Apartments

Polaris at Eastgate

30 Bellevue

Catalina Community
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Piedmont

Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes

BellCentre

Woodland Commons

The Baxter

Colonial Square
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425 Apartments

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Commodore

Hyde Square

938 110th Ave NE

Parc 3

Alder Bellevue

Madison Bellevue Apartments
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Foothill Commons

Belcarra

118 107th Avenue Northeast, Unit B210

Arras

Redmond Park

Sparc Apartments

Heights at Meydenbauer
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15566 NE 22 Pl

1955 129th Ave NE

Venn at Main

Calcutta Canoe Club

Belmont Place

Furnished Studio-Seattle - Bellevue - Factoria

Elements Apartments

Main Street Flats
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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellevue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Bellevue Studio Apartments | $1,971 | $1,099 | $7,444 |
| Cheap Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $819 | $7,500 |
| Cheap Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $978 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,094 | $1,124 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bellevue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,370 | $5,100 | $10,000+ |
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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA
Pricing Updated: 12/31/2025Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | $2,722 | $1,415 | 169 |
| Issaquah | $12,835 | $885 | 705 |
Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a Studio unit found at Capella at Esterra Park in the Crossroads neighborhood priced from $761. 162TEN in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellevue apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capella at Esterra Park | A1 | Studio,1BA | $761 |
| 162TEN | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Vision 5 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,315 |
| Central Park East | Standard Rockefeller | Studio,1BA | $1,323 |
| Pacific Inn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Crossroads Garden Apartments | Free Local Parking, Free App, & A $99 Deposit! | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
| 30 Bellevue | Studio, 1 Bath 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Timberwood | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Catalina Community | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $1.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,462. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the 2bedroom / 1 bath top Model at Sunset Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Sunset Apartments | 2bedroom / 1 bath top | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Delano | Sage | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Lakeview at Newcastle | 2x2 b | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Trailwood Apartment Homes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.92 |
| Champagne at Bellevue | 2x2 W/D | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| The Summit | The Cascade | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| Cedar Terrace | Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
| Capella at Esterra Park | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
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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, WAPopulation: 147,599
Ranked #178
in US Census Population by City
Pet Friendly LifestyleBellevue, WA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 Crossroads Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,398, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $7,778.
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 202 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 $886 which is $6,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA
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