
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tam O' Shanter Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $700 (17 Rentals)
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16405 NE 12th St

2112 164th Ave NE

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Central Park East

Colonial Square
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Kendall Ridge

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Hyde Square

16057 NE 6th St

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Woodside East
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Tam O' Shanter, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tam O' Shanter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tam O' Shanter Studio Apartments | $1,987 | $761 | $3,020 |
| Tam O' Shanter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $819 | $5,282 |
| Tam O' Shanter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $1,944 | $7,730 |
| Tam O' Shanter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,230 | $1,124 | $4,380 |
| Tam O' Shanter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,203 | $9,203 | $9,203 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Tam O' Shanter Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available Tam O' Shanter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tam O' Shanter area of Seattle, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Capella at Esterra Park priced from $978. Central Park East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,392. Here are the most affordable Tam O' Shanter apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Capella at Esterra Park | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $978 |
| Central Park East | Standard Rockefeller | Studio,1BA | $1,392 |
| Colonial Square | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Kendall Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
| Bell Overlake | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tam O' Shanter, WA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tam O' Shanter area is the $2.48 price per square foot 2x2 W/D Model at Champagne at Bellevue in the in the Sammamish neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Tam O' Shanter apartment is the D1 Model at Capella at Esterra Park starting at $978 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Crossroads neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tam O' Shanter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne at Bellevue | 2x2 W/D | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Capella at Esterra Park | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Nightingale | 2x1-02 | 2BR,1BA | $3.37 |
| Madison Bellevue Apartments | The Kelsey | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Hyde Square | B4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Parkside Esterra Park | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| AVA Esterra Park | SM04 | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| Colonial Square | 1 Bedroom Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Bell Overlake | S1B | Studio ,1BA | $3.82 |
| Kendall Ridge | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tam O' Shanter Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tam O' Shanter?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tam O' Shanter is under $2,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tam O' Shanter?
The cheapest apartment in Tam O' Shanter is Colonial Square which is listed at $1,599, while the average apartment in Tam O' Shanter costs $9,203.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tam O' Shanter?
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 4 regular apartments in Tam O' Shanter that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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