Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center South Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (45 Rentals)

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Park Metro
$1,761 - $4,604
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Park Metro

11101 NE 12th StBellevue, WA 98004
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Commodore
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$1,795 - $3,100
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$1,795 - $3,100
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Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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888 Bellevue
$2,000 - $4,995
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$2,000 - $4,995
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888 Bellevue

888 108th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Sparc Apartments
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$2,053 - $3,894
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Sparc Apartments

1201 121st Ave NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Soma Towers
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$2,132 - $9,945
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Soma Towers

288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
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$2,183 - $4,607
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Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meydenbauer

10022 Meydenbauer Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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BellCentre
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BellCentre

108 Avenue 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 $1,595. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable City Center South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,749
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,760
Park Metro0 x 1 AStudio,1BA$1,761
Commodore1x1, Small1BR,1BA$1,795
Park 433One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The BaxterStudio A - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,895
Avalon MeydenbauerS7Studio,1BA$1,975
888 BellevueMStudio/71BR,1BA$2,000
Elements ApartmentsHighrise E1EStudio,1BA$2,044

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center South, WA

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center South area is the $3.59 price per square foot Plan O (B2A) Model at TEN20 in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,870. The second greatest value City Center South apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Park Plaza Apartments starting at $3,700 with a $2.74 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 O (B2A)2BR,2BA$3.59
Park Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.33
Metro 112 ApartmentsSummit I to VIII2BR,2BA$3.62
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.36
Park BellevueOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Excalibur Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.41
Courtyard Off MainPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.50
Commodore1x1, Small1BR,1BA$2.89
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $2,044.

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

The cheapest apartment in City Center South is 425 Apartments which is listed at $1,749, while the average apartment in City Center South costs $27,185.

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 21 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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