Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tam O' Shanter Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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Landmark
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark

16330 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98008
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Woodside East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside East

16240 NE 14th StBellevue, WA 98008

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Bellepark East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellepark East

16241 NE 13th PlBellevue, WA 98008

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Tam O' Shanter, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tam O' Shanter Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tam O' Shanter area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Capella at Esterra Park priced from $1,023. Crossroads Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Tam O' Shanter apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capella at Esterra ParkA1Studio,1BA$1,023
Crossroads Garden ApartmentsStudio E 60% BondStudio,1BA$1,350
Central Park EastRockefellerStudio,1BA$1,381

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tam O' Shanter, WA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tam O' Shanter area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2x2 W/D Model at Champagne at Bellevue in the in the Sammamish neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Tam O' Shanter apartment is the The Mercer Model at Madison Bellevue Apartments starting at $2,977 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the Sammamish neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tam O' Shanter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Champagne at Bellevue2x2 W/D2BR,2BA$2.68
Madison Bellevue ApartmentsThe Mercer2BR,1BA$3.13
PiedmontBasil1BR,1BA$2.92
AVA Esterra ParkA131BR,1BA$3.56
Modera OverlakeA141BR,1BA$3.45
Nightingale1x1-041BR,1BA$3.51
Crossroads Active Senior CommunityOne Bedroom (55+ or Better)1BR,1BA$3.21
Avalon Esterra ParkA1-5401BR,1BA$3.92
Parkside Esterra ParkS1 - ARCHStudio ,1BA$3.37
Capella at Esterra ParkA1Studio ,1BA$2.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tam O' Shanter, Bellevue, WA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Bellevue, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Tam O' Shanter Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA

Walk Score®

14 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,115.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tam O' Shanter?

The cheapest apartment in Tam O' Shanter is Capella at Esterra Park which is listed at $1,101, while the average apartment in Tam O' Shanter costs $3,470.

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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