Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center South Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)

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Broadstone Savoie
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$1,949 - $5,828
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Broadstone Savoie

35 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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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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CityScape Apartments
$2,095 - $2,795
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CityScape Apartments

558 121st Pl NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Soma Towers
$2,177 - $7,305
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Soma Towers

288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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425 Apartments
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425 Apartments

425-427 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
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Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, 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 1 Bed unit found at Le Chateau Apartments priced from $1,595. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable City Center South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,776
The BaxterStudio B - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,795
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,849
Sparc ApartmentsStudio Building A & EStudio,1BA$1,883
Broadstone SavoieStudio ARCHStudio,1BA$1,949
Elements ApartmentsClub 08`sStudio,1BA$1,970
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center South, WA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center South area is the $2.73 price per square foot Plan PH1 (P-B2D) Model at TEN20 in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $6,958. The second greatest value City Center South apartment is the 22CF Model at Limestone Court starting at $3,600 with a $2.65 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 PH1 (P-B2D)2BR,2BA$2.73
Limestone Court22CF2BR,2BA$2.65
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.02
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.61
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.20
Park 4332x1PR2BR,1BA$2.52
Courtyard Off MainRobinswood IV w/Den1BR,1BA$2.91
Park BellevueOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.14
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.61

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center South is under $1,975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center South?

The cheapest apartment in City Center South is Le Chateau Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in City Center South costs $5,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center South?

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 22 regular apartments in City Center South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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