
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Main Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (59 Rentals)
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362 Bellevue Way NE

Excalibur Apartment Homes

118 107th Avenue Northeast, Unit B210

Heights at Meydenbauer

The Baxter

Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes

BellCentre

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Sparc Apartments

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Broadstone Savoie
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Elements Apartments

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Commodore

10400 NE 2nd St

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Avalon Meydenbauer

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Arras

Main Street Flats

Belcarra

Bellevue 10

Nuovo Apartments

10333 Main St
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Soma Towers

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CityScape Apartments

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Avalon Bellevue

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Brio

The Margot

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Metro 112 Apartments

10333 Main St

12258 NE 12th Ln
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Stokely

12258 NE 12th Ln

10050 NE 10th St

10495 NE 4th St

10050 NE 10th St

Venn at Main

111 108th Ave NE, Unit 411

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Main Street Flats

Park Highland

Park 433

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The Meydenbauer
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East Main, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Main?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Main Studio Apartments | $2,325 | $1,776 | $7,836 |
| East Main 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,012 | $1,595 | $7,538 |
| East Main 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| East Main 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,794 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| East Main 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,900 | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East Main Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available East Main Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Main area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Le Chateau Apartments priced from $1,595. 425 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable East Main apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 425 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,776 |
| The Baxter | Studio G | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Sir Gallahad Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,849 |
| BellCentre | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $1,877 |
| Sparc Apartments | Studio Building A & E | Studio,1BA | $1,883 |
| Broadstone Savoie | Studio ARCH | Studio,1BA | $1,949 |
| Elements Apartments | Club 08`s | Studio,1BA | $1,972 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Main, WA
As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Main area is the $2.73 price per square foot Plan PH1 (P-B2D) Model at TEN20 in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $6,958. The second greatest value East Main apartment is the 22CF Model at Limestone Court starting at $3,700 with a $2.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEN20 | Plan PH1 (P-B2D) | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Limestone Court | 22CF | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Park Bellevue | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Large | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Park Highland | Maple | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Meydenbauer Court Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.20 |
| Borgata Apartments | Lugano | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Park 433 | 2x1PR | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Le Chateau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Commodore | 1x1 D | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Main, Bellevue, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,972.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Main?
The cheapest apartment in East Main is Le Chateau Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in East Main costs $23,180.
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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