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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellevue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Bellevue Studio Apartments | $2,147 | $995 | $8,015 |
Cheap Bellevue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,731 | $1,557 | $9,017 |
Cheap Bellevue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,717 | $1,539 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Bellevue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,188 | $1,773 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Bellevue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,154 | $3,991 | $4,317 |
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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA
Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025Current apartment rentals in the Bellevue, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellevue Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Woodbridge | $4,143 | $1,495 | 216 |
Issaquah | $4,995 | $1,100 | 410 |
Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a Studio unit found at Vision 5 Apartments in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood priced from $995. Capella at Esterra Park in the Crossroads neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,023. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellevue apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vision 5 Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Capella at Esterra Park | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,023 |
162TEN | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Crossroads Garden Apartments | Studio E 80% Amazon | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Central Park East | Rockefeller | Studio,1BA | $1,337 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
The Ridge at Bellevue | Dogwood | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
Catalina Community | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Polaris at Eastgate | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,517 |
The Baxter | Studio A - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Bentley House in the in the Findley Court neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,804 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellevue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bentley House | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
12 Central Square | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Juniper Ridge Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Yarrowood Highlands | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.41 |
Bellevue Heights Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
14707 NE 44th Pl, Unit Q4 | 14707 NE 44th Pl | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Newport Crossing | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Cedar Terrace | Rhododendron | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Westwinds Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Capella at Esterra Park | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.11 |
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Bellevue Overview
Considering the city's nearness to outdoor activities, its diverse populace, and variety of things to do, Bellevue, QA came in No. 2 on Livability.com's rundown of the 2016 Top 100 Best Places To Live in the U.S. This makes apartments in Bellevue, WA a great choice if you are looking in the area.
Why live in Bellevue, WA?
The unemployment rate in Bellevue is 3.90 percent (U.S. avg. is 5.20%). Late employment outlook is positive at 1.69 percent growth. Starting at 2014, Bellevue's populace is 139,820. Since 2000, it has had increased 60.95 percent. Normal commute time is 10 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. The average home cost in Bellevue is $730,000. Home appreciation in the last decade has been 40.89%. Bellevue government funded schools invest $14,197 per child, U.S. average is $12,383.
Bellevue, WAPopulation: 147,599
Ranked #178
in US Census Population by City
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Ranked #3
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Bellevue, WA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bellevue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bellevue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bellevue is under $1,599.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?
The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Westwinds Apartments which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $4,569.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 47 regular apartments in Bellevue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bellevue?
Cheap apartments in Bellevue have an average cost of $526 which is $4,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.
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