Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Main Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (41 Rentals)

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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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Sparc Apartments
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$2,045 - $3,834
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$2,045 - $3,834
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sparc Apartments

1201 121st Ave NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Soma Towers
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$2,099 - $10,326
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Soma Towers

288 106th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
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$2,126 - $4,701
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Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Glendale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Apartments

12640 NE 10th PlBellevue, WA 98005
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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

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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East Main, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Main area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Excalibur Apartment Homes priced from $1,738. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,749. Here are the most affordable East Main apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,738
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,749
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
Park 433One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,895
The BaxterStudio A - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,895
Sparc ApartmentsStudio Building B & DStudio,1BA$2,045
Avalon MeydenbauerS5Studio,1BA$2,080
Soma TowersStudio IStudio,1BA$2,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Main, WA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Main area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Park Plaza Apartments in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value East Main apartment is the The Roma Model at Milano Apartment Homes starting at $3,600 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Wilburton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Plaza Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Milano Apartment HomesThe Roma2BR,2BA$2.87
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.48
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.36
Park BellevueOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.34
Courtyard Off MainPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.50
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.50

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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East Main, Bellevue, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Washington including East Main, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Main Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Main?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Main is under $2,139.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Main?

The cheapest apartment in East Main is 425 Apartments which is listed at $1,749, while the average apartment in East Main costs $27,189.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Main?

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 East Main that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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