Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center South Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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Bellevue Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Vista

1051-1079 108th AveBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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The Meydenbauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meydenbauer

10022 Meydenbauer Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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BellCentre
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BellCentre

108 Avenue Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park 433
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004

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AVENT Aventine
1 Bedroom Apartments

AVENT Aventine

211 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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City Center South, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center South area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Excalibur Apartment Homes priced from $1,879. The Baxter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable City Center South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,879
The BaxterStudio CStudio,1BA$1,895
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,953
Venn at MainS.5Studio,1BA$2,015
Soma TowersStudio - 08 FloorplanStudio,1BA$2,017
Borgata ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,039
BellCentreStudio CStudio,1BA$2,087
Park 4332X1s2BR,1BA$2,095
CityScape: Premier Location in BellevueMidrise - Studio + DenStudio,1BA$2,095
Broadstone SavoieStudio ARCHStudio,1BA$2,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center South, WA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center South area is the $2.72 price per square foot Plan Q (B2C) Model at TEN20 in the in the Central Houghton neighborhood starting from $4,392. The second greatest value City Center South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,796 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TEN20Plan Q (B2C)2BR,2BA$2.72
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.24
Park MetroGlacier Peak1BR,1.5BA$2.42
Park BellevueTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.19
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.69
Commodore2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.22
Ashton BellevuePlan F (A1AD)1BR,1BA$3.31
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
Ellington at BellevueB22BR,1BA$3.26
680 122nd Ave NE, Unit #113680 122nd Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center South, Bellevue, WA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Bellevue, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Bellevue. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the City Center South Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center South Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center South?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center South is at Excalibur Apartment Homes listed at $1,879.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center South Apartment is $2,158 at Nuovo Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center South is starting from $2,095 at Park 433.

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