
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Surrey Downs Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $946 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Surrey Downs area of Bellevue.


Excalibur Apartment Homes

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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID619

The Baxter

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Commodore

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10333 Main St, Unit SI FL3-ID972

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680 122nd Ave NE, Unit #113

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362 Bellevue Way NE, Unit SI FL2-ID1002

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288 106th Ave NE, Unit SI FL9-ID801

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10351 NE 10th St, Unit SI FL16-ID629

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10050 NE 10th St, Unit SI FL5-ID948

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118 107th Ave NE

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Surrey Downs, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surrey Downs?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey Downs Studio Apartments | $2,301 | $1,600 | $8,066 |
| Surrey Downs 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $1,795 | $8,900 |
| Surrey Downs 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,297 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Surrey Downs 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,918 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Surrey Downs 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,002 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Surrey Downs Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available Surrey Downs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Surrey Downs area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Terrapin Apartments priced from $1,500. Excalibur Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,674. Here are the most affordable Surrey Downs apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapin Apartments | Studio 80% Amazon - Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
| Commodore | 1x1, Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Baxter | Studio A - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| BellCentre | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $1,817 |
| Pacific Inn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Bellevue 10 | ARCH Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| Avalon Towers Bellevue | S3 | Studio,1BA | $2,040 |
| Park Highland | Ponderosa | 1BR,1BA | $2,047 |
| Stokely | A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surrey Downs, WA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surrey Downs area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Park Plaza Apartments in the in the North Bellevue neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Surrey Downs apartment is the The Roma - Furnished Model at Milano Apartment Homes starting at $4,100 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Wilburton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surrey Downs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Milano Apartment Homes | The Roma - Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Milano Townhomes | Roma | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Park 433 | 2X1R | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Monte Bella Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Limestone Court | 11CB | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Park Highland | Ponderosa | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 680 122nd Ave NE, Unit #113 | 680 122nd Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Commodore | 1x1, Small | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Excalibur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surrey Downs Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Surrey Downs?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Surrey Downs is under $2,065.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Surrey Downs?
The cheapest apartment in Surrey Downs is Commodore which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Surrey Downs costs $2,949.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Surrey Downs?
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 23 regular apartments in Surrey Downs that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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