
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richards Valley Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (19 Rentals)
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Richards Valley, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richards Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Richards Valley Studio Apartments | $2,410 | $1,495 | $5,988 |
Richards Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $1,275 | $7,505 |
Richards Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,829 | $2,039 | $10,000+ |
Richards Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,328 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richards Valley Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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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 Bellevue Ridge priced from $1,310. Polaris at Eastgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,409. Here are the most affordable Richards Valley apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bellevue Ridge | Studio (1) ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
Polaris at Eastgate | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,409 |
Catalina Community | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Sequoia Grove Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,759 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richards Valley, WA
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richards Valley area is the $2.66 price per square foot Evergreen Model at Park Highland in the in the Wilburton neighborhood starting from $2,947. The second greatest value Richards Valley apartment is the Two Bedroom Units Style #2 Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Fortuna neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richards Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Highland | Evergreen | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
Juniper Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom Units Style #2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Cross Creek Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
The Kamber Ridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Sammamish View | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
The Port Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Sequoia Grove Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Emerald Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Calcutta Canoe Club | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRichards Valley, Bellevue, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Bellevue, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Richards Valley, Bellevue, WA
Puesta Del Sol Elementary School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Richards Valley Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,895.
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 $1,409, while the average apartment in Richards Valley costs $3,248.
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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