Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center South Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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Le Chateau Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Le Chateau Apartments

1111 102nd Ave NEBellevue, WA 98004
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Bellevue Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Vista

1051-1079 108th AveBellevue, WA 98004
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Ellington at Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellington at Bellevue

11200 NE 11th StBellevue, WA 98004
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Main Street Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Flats

10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004
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Park 433
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park 433

433 Bellevue Way SEBellevue, WA 98004

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City Center South, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center South area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Excalibur Apartment Homes priced from $1,325. Bellevue Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable City Center South apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Bellevue VistaBV-StudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Ellington at BellevuePlan SAStudio,1BA$1,589
Sir Gallahad Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,619
The BaxterStudio B - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,625
425 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Commodore1x1 D1BR,1BA$1,675
Masins on Main Apartments5021BR,1BA$1,700
Nuovo Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,707
BelcarraPlan SBStudio,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center South, WA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center South area is the $2.56 price per square foot Conifer Model at Park Highland in the in the Wilburton neighborhood starting from $3,397. The second greatest value City Center South apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 12 Central Square starting at $2,504 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the North Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park HighlandConifer3BR,2BA$2.56
12 Central SquareTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.00
Limestone Court22CC2BR,2BA$2.75
Park BellevueTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom Large2BR,2BA$2.97
Courtyard Off MainNewcastle2BR,2BA$2.73
Park 4332x1PR2BR,1BA$2.50
Avalon MeydenbauerA121BR,1BA$2.98
922 100th Ave NE, Unit 112922 100th Ave NE2BR,1BA$2.52
Commodore1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.34
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.93

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City Center South, Bellevue, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Bellevue. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in City Center South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in City Center South is under $1,749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in City Center South?

The cheapest apartment in City Center South is 425 Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in City Center South costs $19,198.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in City Center South?

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 93 regular apartments in City Center South 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 City Center South?

Cheap apartments in City Center South have an average cost of $485 which is $18,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City Center South.

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