Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,500 (41 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bellevue area of Bellevue.

property at 1085 103rd Ave NE

$1,895 - $2,700

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1085 103rd Ave NE

BellevueWA98004

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Main Street Flats
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$2,118 - $5,522
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Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Soma Towers
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$2,279 - $10,360
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Soma Towers

288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Alley 111
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$2,398 - $7,293
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Alley 111

11011 NE 9th StBellevue, WA 98004
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Broadstone Savoie
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$2,400 - $5,745
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Broadstone Savoie

35 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park Metro
$2,414 - $4,639
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Park Metro

11101 NE 12th StBellevue, WA 98004
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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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Ellington at Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington at Bellevue

11200 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98004
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AMLI Bellevue Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AMLI Bellevue Park

10001 NE 1st StBellevue, WA 98004
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Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bellevue area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Le Chateau Apartments priced from $1,595. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bellevue apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
The BaxterStudio BStudio,1BA$1,795
Pacific Inn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
BellCentrePlan SBStudio,1BA$2,027
Main Street FlatsPhase I Studio BStudio,1BA$2,118
Avalon MeydenbauerS5Studio,1BA$2,225
BrioOne Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$2,255
Elements ApartmentsClub 03'sStudio,1BA$2,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bellevue, WA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bellevue area is the $3.45 price per square foot Plan N (B2D) Model at Ashton Bellevue in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $5,547. The second greatest value Downtown Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $3,039 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashton BellevuePlan N (B2D)2BR,2BA$3.45
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.43
LuxTwo Bed Two Bath D2BR,2BA$3.86
BrioTwo Bedroom B2H2BR,2BA$3.97
Excalibur Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.41
Venn at Main2.1.62BR,1BA$3.75
Park Metro1 x 1 B1BR,1BA$3.14
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Courtyard Off MainPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.48
BelcarraPlan 1C1BR,1BA$3.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bellevue Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bellevue?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bellevue is at Excalibur Apartment Homes listed at $1,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellevue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellevue Apartment is $1,595 at Le Chateau Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bellevue Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bellevue is starting from $2,877 at Courtyard Off Main.

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