
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cougar Mountain Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (9 Rentals)
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Cougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cougar Mountain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cougar Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,748 | $1,495 | $2,075 |
Cougar Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,409 | $2,740 |
Cougar Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,798 | $2,039 | $3,930 |
Cougar Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $2,350 | $4,455 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cougar Mountain Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA.
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Cheapest Available Cougar Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cougar Mountain area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Catalina Community priced from $1,495. Polaris at Eastgate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,586. Here are the most affordable Cougar Mountain apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Catalina Community | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Polaris at Eastgate | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
Timberlake Park Apartments | Waterbend | Studio,1BA | $1,696 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cougar Mountain, WA
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cougar Mountain area is the $2.38 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments in the in the West Lake Hills neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Cougar Mountain apartment is the 2x2 A Model at The Ridgedale starting at $2,921 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the West Lake Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cougar Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Juniper Ridge Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D | 3BR,2BA | $2.38 |
The Ridgedale | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $2.92 |
Overlook at Lakemont | Reno 972 sq ft 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.85 |
Newport Crossing | 2x1A | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Alder Bellevue | Sahalee | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Sammamish View | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
Avalon Newcastle Commons | A13-646 | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
Polaris at Eastgate | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
Timberlake Park Apartments | Waterbend | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
Catalina Community | studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCougar Mountain, Bellevue, WA
Ranked #41
Among neighborhoods in Bellevue, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Cougar Mountain Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA
Walk Score®
22 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
25 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
23 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cougar Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cougar Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cougar Mountain is under $2,419.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cougar Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Cougar Mountain is Catalina Community which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Cougar Mountain costs $3,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cougar Mountain?
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 3 regular apartments in Cougar Mountain 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 Cougar Mountain?
Cheap apartments in Cougar Mountain have an average cost of $469 which is $2,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cougar Mountain.
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