Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA from $900 (224 Rentals)

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Kendall Ridge
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$1,325 - $2,090
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Kendall Ridge

15301 NE 20th StBellevue, WA 98007
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Central Park East
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$1,381 - $2,771
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Central Park East

15207 NE 16th PlBellevue, WA 98007
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Hampton Greens
$1,820 - $2,180
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Hampton Greens

4747 148th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98007
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Hyde Square
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$1,843 - $3,862
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Hyde Square

15400 NE 20th StBellevue, WA 98007
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Sparc Apartments
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$1,880 - $4,523
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Sparc Apartments

1201 121st Ave NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Commodore
$1,975 - $2,480
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$1,975 - $2,480
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Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Broadstone Savoie
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$1,977 - $5,828
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Broadstone Savoie

35 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Soma Towers
$2,169 - $11,474
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Soma Towers

288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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AMLI Spring District
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$2,203 - $6,104
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AMLI Spring District

1375 121st Ave NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Main Street Flats
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$2,203 - $7,328
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Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Arras
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$2,225 - $4,154
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12282 NE 12th LnBellevue, WA 98005
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The Emerald City's Secrets: A 30-Year Local's Guide to Renting in Seattle

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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2026

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$3,199$1,31162
Issaquah$3,910$1,100630

Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Capella at Esterra Park in the Crossroads neighborhood priced from $978. 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 ParkD12BR,2BA$978
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$999
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio,1BA$1,311
Kendall RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Central Park EastStandard RockefellerStudio,1BA$1,381
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Bellevue RidgeStudio (8)Studio,1BA$1,495
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Colonial Square1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2bedroom / 1 bath top Model at Sunset Apartments in the in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the 2x2 Model at Lakeview at Newcastle starting at $2,532 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the Kennydale 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.
Sunset Apartments2bedroom / 1 bath top2BR,1BA$2.14
Lakeview at Newcastle2x22BR,2BA$2.41
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.16
Bellevue Heights Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Champagne at Bellevue2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$2.48
Castle CreekPlan 2D2BR,2BA$2.53
Polaris at Together Center2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Park 4332X1s2BR,1BA$2.46
Quiet Family-Friendly Living In Downtown Redmond2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.42
City living with views and walkable access to shops and restaurants!1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.42

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

Cut down on your commute! Discover Seattle's top neighborhoods to rent near major employers like Amazon, Meta, and Fred Hutchinson. Find your ideal work-life balance in the Emerald City.

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Picking the Perfect Seattle Neighborhood for College Life

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

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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 $1,635.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?

The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Capella at Esterra Park which is listed at $1,409, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $3,554.

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 134 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 $971 which is $2,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.

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