Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richards Valley Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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property at 14212 SE 38th St

$1,500

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14212 SE 38th St

BellevueWA98006
property at 3017 127th Pl SE

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

3017 127th Pl SE

BellevueWA98005

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Commodore
$1,975 - $2,480
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$1,975 - $2,480
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
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$2,203 - $6,209
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Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Park Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Highland

304 118th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
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The Carrington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrington

2501 SE 148th AveBellevue, WA 98007
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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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Emerald Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Ridge

3010 SE 118th AveBellevue, WA 98005
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Sammamish View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sammamish View

16160 SE Eastgate WayBellevue, WA 98008

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Parc 3
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Parc 3

3005 125th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
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Alder Bellevue
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Alder Bellevue

1501 145th PlBellevue, WA 98007
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Richards Valley, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richards Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richards Valley area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Catalina Community priced from $1,495. Bellevue Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Richards Valley apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Bellevue RidgeStudio (8)Studio,1BA$1,495
City living with views and walkable access to shops and restaurants!1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
The Port ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
The BaxterStudio GStudio,1BA$1,845
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,845
Calcutta Canoe Club1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richards Valley, WA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richards Valley area is the $2.67 price per square foot 5x3.5 Town Home with Den Model at The Villas in Bellevue in the in the West Lake Hills neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Richards Valley apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Meydenbauer Court Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richards Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Villas in Bellevue5x3.5 Town Home with Den5BR,3.5BA$2.67
Meydenbauer Court Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.20
Tenzen ApartmentsThe Douglas2BR,1BA$2.58
Parc 32 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
The Port ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Park 4332X1s2BR,1BA$2.46
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$2.61
The Ridgedale1x11BR,1BA$2.61
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.58
City living with views and walkable access to shops and restaurants!1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.42

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Eastern Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richards Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richards Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richards Valley is under $1,850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richards Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Richards Valley is The Port Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Richards Valley costs $22,055.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richards Valley?

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 21 regular apartments in Richards Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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