Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Bellevue Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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10595 Main St

BellevueWA98004
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004

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The Meydenbauer
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meydenbauer

10022 Meydenbauer Way SEBellevue, WA 98004
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Park 433
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004

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Southwest Bellevue, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mercer Tower0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Island SquareE1EStudio,1BA$1,839
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,977
Venn at MainS.5Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Surrey on Main2 Bedroom 2 Bath - E72BR,2BA$3.01
Juniper Ridge Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath 3D3BR,2BA$2.38
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.71
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
Alder BellevueSammamish2BR,2BA$2.79
Island SquareA1E1BR,1BA$3.40
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
ShorewoodCamano-Restored1BR,1BA$3.35
Masins on Main Apartments6161BR,1BA$3.44
Emerald Ridge1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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

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.

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