Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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Le Chateau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Le Chateau Apartments

1111 102nd Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
Corporate Housing
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Bellevue Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Vista

1051-1079 108th AveBellevue, WA 98004
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Ellington at Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington at Bellevue

11200 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98004
Corporate Housing
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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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The Meydenbauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meydenbauer

10022 Meydenbauer Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
Senior Living

Old Bellevue, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Bellevue area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Bellevue Vista priced from $1,545. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable Old Bellevue apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellevue VistaBV-StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,565
Ellington at BellevuePlan SAStudio,1BA$1,577
The BaxterStudio A - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,595
BellCentreStudio BStudio,1BA$1,617
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,675
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
BelcarraPlan SBStudio,1BA$1,787
Elements ApartmentsClub 08`sStudio,1BA$1,812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Bellevue, WA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Old Bellevue area is the $2.99 price per square foot C3 Model at Avalon Meydenbauer in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $4,735. The second greatest value Old Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,543 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon MeydenbauerC33BR,2BA$2.99
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.03
Limestone Court22CC2BR,2BA$2.75
TEN20Plan K (A1AD)1BR,1BA$3.02
Park 4332x1PR2BR,1BA$2.50
922 100th Ave NE, Unit 112922 100th Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.64
Commodore1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.34
Park MetroA031BR,1BA$2.80
Courtyard Off MainWildwood II1BR,1BA$2.97
Ellington at BellevuePlan SAStudio ,1BA$3.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Old Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Old Bellevue, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Old Bellevue Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Bellevue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Bellevue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Bellevue is under $1,812.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Bellevue?

The cheapest apartment in Old Bellevue is Commodore which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in Old Bellevue costs $18,513.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Bellevue?

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 96 regular apartments in Old Bellevue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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