Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richards Valley Neighborhood of Bellevue, WA from $900 (25 Rentals)

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2501 SE 148th AveBellevue, WA 98007

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14826 SE 38th StBellevue, WA 98006
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10575 Main StBellevue, WA 98004

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Richards Valley, Bellevue, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richards Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richards Valley area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Polaris at Eastgate priced from $1,409. Catalina Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Richards Valley apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Polaris at EastgateA11BR,1BA$1,409
Catalina CommunitystudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Excalibur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,774
The BaxterStudio B - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,795
Sequoia Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richards Valley, WA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Richards Valley 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 Richards Valley apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath 3D Model at Juniper Ridge Apartments starting at $2,900 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the West Lake Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richards Valley 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
Juniper Ridge Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath 3D3BR,2BA$2.38
Heights at MeydenbauerNewport2BR,2BA$2.39
Park HighlandEvergreen2BR,2BA$2.70
Nuovo Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.96
Sofi At SomersetAlder2BR,2BA$2.69
Park 4332X1R2BR,1BA$2.50
The Port ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.62
Cross Creek Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom with Washer and Dryer! De...1BR,1BA$2.71

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Richards Valley, Bellevue, WA

Ranked #19

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Eastern Seattle. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Richards Valley Neighborhood in Bellevue, WA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Richards Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Richards Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richards Valley is under $1,962.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richards Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Richards Valley is Polaris at Eastgate which is listed at $1,409, while the average apartment in Richards Valley costs $3,238.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richards Valley?

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 26 regular apartments in Richards Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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