
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA from $900 (266 Rentals)
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Central Park East

Polaris at Eastgate

Bellevue Ridge

Catalina Community

Woodland Commons

Le Chateau Apartments

Colonial Square
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Commodore

118 107th Avenue Northeast, Unit B210

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Hampton Greens
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The Baxter

Belmont Place

Park 433

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Hyde Square

Furnished Studio-Seattle - Bellevue - Factoria

1085 103rd Ave NE

Copal

Foothill Commons

Belcarra

Overlook at Lakemont
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10047 Main St, Unit 415

14620 NE 31st St, Unit F205

Avalon Meydenbauer

The Ridgedale

30 Bellevue

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Soma Towers

Furnished Studio-Seattle - Redmond

Venn at Main

Nuovo Apartments

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CityScape: Newly Renovated Premier Location in Bellevue, Rooftop Entertainment Area

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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID833

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11000 NE 10th St, Unit SI FL2-ID465

10905 NE 35th Pl, Unit 4

The Lakes Apartments

Brio
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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 | $2,131 | $999 | $7,346 |
| Cheap Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,785 | $1,275 | $8,900 |
| Cheap Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,674 | $1,524 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,704 | $1,740 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Bellevue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,274 | $4,414 | $9,475 |
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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA
Pricing Updated: 07/01/2026Current 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 | $3,345 | $1,495 | 46 |
| Issaquah | $14,983 | $1,050 | 651 |
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 $999. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision 5 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| 162TEN | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Pacific Inn Apartments | Loft (Income Qualified/6 Month Lease) | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Crossroads Garden Apartments | Studio E 60% Bond | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Central Park East | Standard Rockefeller | Studio,1BA | $1,353 |
| Polaris at Eastgate | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| Capella at Esterra Park | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
| Catalina Community | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Bellevue Ridge | Studio (8) | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Woodland Commons | Plan SA | Studio,1BA | $1,567 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $1.40 price per square foot Kirkland House Model at Hi-Lan Apartments in the in the Central Houghton neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Redmond Square starting at $2,700 with a $1.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Lan Apartments | Kirkland House | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Redmond Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| Cedar Terrace | Cottonwood | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Lakeview at Newcastle | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| Bellevue Heights Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Bridle Estates | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Commodore | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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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 $1,567.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?
The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Crossroads Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $9,164.
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 130 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 $745 which is $8,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.
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