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12840 SE 40th Ct
BellevueWA98006

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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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The Carrington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrington

2501 SE 148th AveBellevue, WA 98007

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Parc 3
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc 3

3005 125th Ave SEBellevue, WA 98005
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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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Somerset, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerset Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Somerset 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 Somerset apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Bellevue RidgeStudio (8)Studio,1BA$1,495
Polaris at EastgateA11BR,1BA$1,541
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$1,849
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$1,899
Emerald RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$1,927
TriaAsh1BR,1BA$2,075
Sammamish ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,097
Castle CreekPlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerset, WA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Somerset area is the $2.83 price per square foot Oak Model at Sofi At Somerset in the in the Factoria neighborhood starting from $2,944. The second greatest value Somerset apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Sammamish View starting at $2,677 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Sammamish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerset apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sofi At SomersetOak2BR,1BA$2.83
Sammamish ViewPlan 2A2BR,1BA$2.96
Overlook at LakemontReno 862 sq ft 2x12BR,1BA$2.87
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.17
Castle CreekPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.11
Newport Crossing1x1A1BR,1BA$2.74
Emerald RidgePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.89
Karbon11tz1BR,1BA$2.84
Polaris at EastgateA11BR,1BA$2.49
TriaAsh1BR,1BA$3.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Somerset Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Somerset?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Somerset is under $2,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Somerset?

The cheapest apartment in Somerset is Polaris at Eastgate which is listed at $1,541, while the average apartment in Somerset costs $3,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Somerset?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Somerset?

Cheap apartments in Somerset have an average cost of $256 which is $3,143 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Somerset.

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