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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA

Pricing Updated: 12/29/2025

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$4,700$2,2007
Issaquah$7,500$750127

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capella at Esterra ParkA1Studio,1BA$761
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Central Park EastStandard RockefellerStudio,1BA$1,323
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Pacific Inn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Crossroads Garden ApartmentsFree Local Parking, Free App, & A $99 Deposit!1BR,1BA$1,398
30 BellevueStudio, 1 Bath 60%Studio,1BA$1,450
Timberwood1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,465
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $2,504. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.00
Sunset Apartments2bedroom / 1 bath top2BR,1BA$1.83
DelanoSage2BR,2BA$2.25
Lakeview at Newcastle2x2 b2BR,2BA$2.26
Trailwood Apartment Homes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.92
Champagne at Bellevue2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$2.32
The SummitThe Cascade2BR,2BA$2.19
Cedar TerraceDogwood2BR,1BA$2.26
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.93
Capella at Esterra ParkA1Studio ,1BA$1.57

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bellevue Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bellevue?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bellevue is at Capella at Esterra Park listed at $761.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bellevue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bellevue Apartment is $1,398 at Crossroads Garden Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bellevue Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bellevue is starting from $1,895 at The Kamber Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bellevue Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bellevue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scarborough Townhomes and starts from $2,345.

Expert Rental Resources

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