
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Bellevue area of Bellevue.


Le Chateau Apartments

Excalibur Apartment Homes

Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes

118 107th Avenue Northeast, Unit B210

The Baxter

Avalon Meydenbauer
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1085 103rd Ave NE

10047 Main St, Unit 415

Venn at Main

Belcarra

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Main Street Flats

Brio

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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID833
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Stokely

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Soma Towers

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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL5-ID620

Metro 112 Apartments

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288 106th Ave NE, Unit SI FL9-ID801

111 108th Ave NE

Bellevue Vista

Masins on Main Apartments

Main Street Flats

1100 106th Ave NE

The Meydenbauer
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Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bellevue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bellevue Studio Apartments | $2,321 | $1,200 | $4,437 |
| Downtown Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,476 | $1,595 | $8,900 |
| Downtown Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,606 | $2,589 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,972 | $5,432 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Bellevue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,555 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bellevue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bellevue area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Excalibur Apartment Homes priced from $1,660. Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bellevue apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
| Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Baxter | Studio A - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Venn at Main | S.1 | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
| BellCentre | Plan SE | Studio,1BA | $2,057 |
| Main Street Flats | Phase II Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,093 |
| Soma Towers | Studio I | Studio,1BA | $2,252 |
| AMLI Bellevue Park | E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,326 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bellevue, WA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bellevue area is the $2.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,087. The second greatest value Downtown Bellevue apartment is the Summit I to VIII Model at Metro 112 Apartments starting at $3,780 with a $3.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Metro 112 Apartments | Summit I to VIII | 2BR,2BA | $3.35 |
| 10650 NE 9th Pl, Unit 1925 | 10650 NE 9th Pl | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Avalon Meydenbauer | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
| Courtyard Off Main | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Belcarra | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| 111 108th Avenue Northeast, Unit Unit A504 | 111 108th Avenue Northeast | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Park 88 Residences | Open 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
| Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
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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 $1,660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellevue Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellevue Apartment is $2,201 at Main Street Flats.
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 $2,589 at 888 Bellevue.
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