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Glendale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Apartments

12640 NE 10th PlBellevue, WA 98005
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Landmark
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark

16330 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98008
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Highland Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Village

600 146th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98007
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Brandenwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandenwood

14520 NE 40th StBellevue, WA 98007
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Woodside East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside East

16240 NE 14th StBellevue, WA 98008
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Bellepark East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellepark East

16241 NE 13th PlBellevue, WA 98008

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12628 Northup Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

12628 Northup Way

12628 Northup WayBellevue, WA 98005
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Hampton Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Greens

4747 148th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98007
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Bellevue Vista
Studio Apartments

Bellevue Vista

1051-1079 108th AveBellevue, WA 98004
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The Carrington
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrington

2501 SE 148th AveBellevue, WA 98007
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$2,581$1,49539
Issaquah$2,866$1,195499

Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a Studio unit found at Vision 5 Apartments in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood priced from $1,045. 162TEN in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellevue apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,045
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Crossroads Garden ApartmentsStudio E 60% AmazonStudio,1BA$1,350
Central Park EastRockefellerStudio,1BA$1,464
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio,1BA$1,485
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
RavelloOpen One Bedroom 0FStudio,1BA$1,505
VeloceA5- Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,590
Bellevue RidgeStudio (9)Studio,1BA$1,595
NotchGlade F1Studio,1BA$1,640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Urbane in the in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood starting from $4,095. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Park 433 starting at $2,950 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Fortuna 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 BathStudio ,2.5BA$2.30
Park 433Two Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.51
DelanoSage2BR,2BA$2.20
Samara Redmond2 Bed - 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Champagne at Bellevue2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$2.41
The SummitThe Newcastle2BR,1.5BA$2.56
Cedar TerraceDogwood2BR,1BA$2.25
Sammamish Beach Club ApartmentsBeachcomber2BR,2BA$2.46
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44

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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

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  • 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 $1,640.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?

The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Polaris at Eastgate which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $2,723.

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 94 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 $785 which is $1,938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.

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