Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Main Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (40 Rentals)

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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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BellCentre
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

BellCentre

108 Avenue Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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The Meydenbauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meydenbauer

10022 Meydenbauer Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park 433
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Belcarra
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belcarra

10688 NE 10th StBellevue, WA 98004

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AVENT Aventine
1 Bedroom Apartments

AVENT Aventine

211 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004

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 $1,810. The Baxter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable East Main apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,810
The BaxterStudio CStudio,1BA$1,825
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,863
Venn at MainS.5Studio,1BA$1,960
Borgata ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
BellCentreStudio BStudio,1BA$2,037
Park 4332X1s2BR,1BA$2,095
Broadstone SavoieStudio ARCHStudio,1BA$2,132
Nuovo Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Main, WA

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Main area is the $3.15 price per square foot The Roma - Furnished Model at Milano Apartment Homes in the in the Wilburton neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value East Main apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,901 with a $2.32 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.
Milano Apartment HomesThe Roma - Furnished2BR,2BA$3.15
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Park MetroGlacier Peak1BR,1.5BA$2.25
Park BellevueTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.19
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.66
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
CityScape: Premier Location in BellevueGarden Style with View - 2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.05
Limestone Court11CB1BR,1BA$3.11
680 122nd Ave NE, Unit #113680 122nd Ave NE1BR,1BA$2.89
Borgata ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Main, Bellevue, WA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Bellevue, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,158.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Main is Nuovo Apartments which is listed at $2,158, while the average apartment in East Main costs $5,763.

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 20 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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

Written by: Sharon Stallings

I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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