
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest Bellevue area of Bellevue.


Excalibur Apartment Homes

Alder Bellevue
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10595 Main St

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Masins on Main Apartments

Venn at Main
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Mercer Tower

Island Square

The Mercer Apartment Homes
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Southwest Bellevue, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Bellevue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Bellevue Studio Apartments | $2,410 | $1,375 | $7,890 |
Southwest Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,040 | $2,267 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,235 | $2,575 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Bellevue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Bellevue area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Mercer Tower priced from $1,375. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Southwest Bellevue apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mercer Tower | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Island Square | E1E | Studio,1BA | $1,839 |
Emerald Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,977 |
Venn at Main | S.5 | Studio,1BA | $2,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Bellevue, WA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Bellevue area is the $3.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - E7 Model at Surrey on Main in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Southwest Bellevue apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the West Lake Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Surrey on Main | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - E7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
Juniper Ridge Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Park Highland | Evergreen | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Alder Bellevue | Sammamish | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
Island Square | A1E | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Shorewood | Camano-Restored | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Masins on Main Apartments | 616 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Emerald Ridge | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Southwest Bellevue, Bellevue, and the greater Seattle area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Southwest Bellevue Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Bellevue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Bellevue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Bellevue is under $2,158.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Bellevue?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Bellevue is Emerald Ridge which is listed at $1,977, while the average apartment in Southwest Bellevue costs $3,648.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 17 regular apartments in Southwest Bellevue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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