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Glendale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Apartments

12640 NE 10th PlBellevue, WA 98005
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Landmark
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark

16330 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98008
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Highland Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Village

600 146th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98007
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Brandenwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandenwood

14520 NE 40th StBellevue, WA 98007
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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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Hampton Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton Greens

4747 148th Ave NEBellevue, WA 98007

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12628 Northup Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

12628 Northup Way

12628 Northup WayBellevue, WA 98005
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Bellevue Vista
Studio Apartments

Bellevue Vista

1051-1079 108th AveBellevue, WA 98004
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The Carrington
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carrington

2501 SE 148th AveBellevue, WA 98007
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Sunset Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Villa

14826 SE 38th StBellevue, WA 98006
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004

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Wellington Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Square

16053 NE 8th StBellevue, WA 98008
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Bellevue, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellevue, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Issaquah$3,030$1,095459
Woodbridge$3,238$1,409229

Cheapest Available Bellevue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellevue, WA is a Studio unit found at Capella at Esterra Park in the Crossroads neighborhood priced from $1,023. Vision 5 Apartments in the Downtown Redmond neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellevue apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capella at Esterra ParkA1Studio,1BA$1,023
Vision 5 Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,145
162TEN0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Central Park EastRockefellerStudio,1BA$1,232
Crossroads Garden ApartmentsStudio E 60% AmazonStudio,1BA$1,295
Polaris at EastgateA11BR,1BA$1,409
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
The Ridge at BellevueDogwoodStudio,1BA$1,485
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
NotchGlade F1Studio,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellevue, WA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellevue area is the $2.33 price per square foot 4549 125th Ave SE Model at 4549 125th Ave SE, Unit A in the in the Fortuna neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Bellevue apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,750 with a $2.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4549 125th Ave SE, Unit A4549 125th Ave SE2BR,1BA$2.33
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.20
Juniper Ridge Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath 3D3BR,2BA$2.38
Yarrowood Highlands2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.41
Heights at MeydenbauerNewport2BR,2BA$2.39
Bellevue Heights Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Nuovo Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.96
Cedar TerraceRhododendron1BR,1BA$2.26
Westwinds Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
Capella at Esterra ParkC21BR,1BA$2.43

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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, WA
Population: 147,599

Ranked #178

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellevue, WA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,585.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellevue?

The cheapest apartment in Bellevue is Capella at Esterra Park which is listed at $1,347, while the average apartment in Bellevue costs $3,134.

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 63 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 $433 which is $2,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellevue.

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