Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Main Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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Park Metro
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$1,819 - $3,587
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$1,784 - $3,552
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$1,819 - $3,587
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Park Metro

11101 NE 12th StBellevue, WA 98004
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Avalon Meydenbauer
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$1,887 - $4,965
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$1,812 - $4,890
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$75

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$1,887 - $4,965
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Meydenbauer

10410 NE 2nd StBellevue, WA 98004
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Sparc Apartments
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$1,893 - $3,909
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$1,866 - $3,882
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$27

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$1,893 - $3,909
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Sparc Apartments

1201 121st Ave NEBellevue, WA 98005
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Elements Apartments
$1,929 - $4,247
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$1,869 - $4,187
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$1,929 - $4,247
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Elements Apartments

989 112th Ave NEBellevue, 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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425 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 Apartments

425-427 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, 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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Park 433
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004

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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 Bellevue Vista Apartments priced from $1,495. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable East Main apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellevue Vista ApartmentsBV-StudioStudio,1BA$1,495
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,680
Pacific Inn ApartmentsLoft1BR,1BA$1,695
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,755
The BaxterStudio D - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,775
Park MetroS01Studio,1BA$1,819
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Main, WA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Main area is the $2.56 price per square foot 22CG Model at Limestone Court in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value East Main apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,628 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the North Bellevue 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.
Limestone Court22CG2BR,2BA$2.56
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
Park BellevueTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$3.05
Courtyard Off MainNewcastle2BR,2BA$2.92
Park 4332x1PR2BR,1BA$2.52
922 100th Ave NE, Unit 112922 100th Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.49
Commodore1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.34
Le Chateau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Borgata ApartmentsCascata1BR,1BA$3.21
CityScape: Premier Location in BellevueGarden Style - 1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Main is 425 Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in East Main costs $5,900.

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 90 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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