Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richards Valley Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $997 (61 Rentals)

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Commodore
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$1,795 - $3,100

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Base Rent$1,795 - $3,100
Total Monthly Price$1,795 - $3,100
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Commodore

527-537 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
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$2,101 - $5,763

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Base Rent$2,101 - $5,763
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Main Street Flats

10655 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Broadstone Savoie
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$2,200 - $5,435

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Broadstone Savoie

35 112th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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14826 SE 38th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14826 SE 38th St

14826 SE 38th StBellevue, WA 98006
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Alder Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Bellevue

1501 145th PlBellevue, WA 98007
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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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Park Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Highland

304 118th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
property at 118 107th Ave NE
$2,069
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Available Sep 14
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118 107th Ave NE

BellevueWA98004

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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 Polaris at Eastgate priced from $1,335. Catalina Community 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
Polaris at EastgateS1Studio,1BA$1,335
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Bellevue RidgeStudio (8)Studio,1BA$1,545
Alder BellevueCascadeStudio,1BA$1,664
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,674
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Calcutta Canoe Club1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,750
The BaxterStudio A - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,795
Commodore1x1, Small1BR,1BA$1,795
The Kamber Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richards Valley, WA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richards Valley area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Villas in Bellevue in the in the West Lake Hills neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Richards Valley apartment is the Alder Model at Sofi At Somerset starting at $2,726 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Factoria 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 Bellevue2x22BR,2BA$2.67
Sofi At SomersetAlder2BR,2BA$2.65
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.40
The Port ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.47
Monte Bella Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.55
Cross Creek Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
The Kamber Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.29
Sammamish ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.61
Park HighlandPonderosa1BR,1BA$2.67
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31

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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 $1,799.

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

The cheapest apartment in Richards Valley is Polaris at Eastgate which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Richards Valley costs $2,601.

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 25 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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