At The Briar, you'll find a variety of amenities that make living in vibrant Bellevue even better, such as:

Community Spaces and Courtyard

A community room, a courtyard, and a playground give residents places to gather and spend time outside.

Bike, Package, and Pet Conveniences

Bike lane access and a bike locker room support getting around by bike, and package lockers make deliveries simple. A dog potty area is also available on site.

Everyday Convenience

On-site laundry facilities, a trash chute, on-site maintenance, and on-site resident services make daily routines easier.

Convenient In-Home Features

Apartments include a full kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and garbage disposal, plus vinyl plank flooring, roll-up blinds, LED lighting, and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Cove heaters in every room and wall ports for portable air conditioners help with comfort through the seasons.

Bellevue has many distinct neighborhoods to choose from and has something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to live when you're looking for a Bellevue apartment for rent:

Bel-Red

Bel-Red is an area of Bellevue that was long light industrial and now includes the Spring District, a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, offices, retail, and public spaces. The Spring District and BelRed stations on the 2 Line light rail serve the area.

Downtown Bellevue

Downtown Bellevue is the city's high-rise center, with Bellevue City Hall, Meydenbauer Center, and major shopping centers. A 2 Line light rail station at NE 6th Street serves the downtown core.

Wilburton

Wilburton includes Bellevue Botanical Garden in Wilburton Hill Park. Its light rail station provides access to nearby medical facilities.

Factoria

Factoria is in southeast Bellevue, where Market Place at Factoria offers an outdoor shopping center with retail stores, restaurants, and everyday services.

Bellevue offers a modern Eastside setting with light rail, parks, and a strong job market, with access to I-405 and Seattle. Whether you're looking for easy commutes, green space, or local shopping, here are some of the unique features and areas to consider:

Light Rail Nearby

Spring District station on the 2 Line is a short walk from The Briar, with service to downtown Bellevue and Seattle. The ride from Spring District to the International District/Chinatown station takes about 23 minutes.

A Growing Job Center

Bellevue is the Eastside's high-tech and retail center, with more than 150,000 jobs. Amazon, Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Meta all have major employment in the city.

Gardens and Green Space

Bellevue Botanical Garden is a 53-acre garden with walking trails and native Pacific Northwest plants, about 1.5 miles from the community. Bellevue Downtown Park adds more open space.

Shopping and Dining

The Shops at The Bravern and Bellevue Square offer shopping and dining in downtown Bellevue. Market Place at Factoria adds an outdoor shopping center, and Trader Joe's is nearby for groceries.

There are many fun activities to do in Bellevue! The Briar's location in the Bel-Red area puts residents in the heart of the Eastside, close to gardens, shopping, and light rail. Major attractions and activities in the area include:

• Bellevue Botanical Garden
• Wilburton Hill Park
• Bellevue Downtown Park
• Bellevue Square
• The Shops at The Bravern
• Market Place at Factoria
• Meydenbauer Center
• Spring District

The Briar in Bellevue offers convenient access to the city's top employers. The proximity to I-405, Bel-Red Road, and the 2 Line light rail gives easy access to technology, healthcare, education, and government employers, like:

• Microsoft
• Amazon
• T-Mobile
• Meta
• Overlake Medical Center
• Bellevue School District
• City of Bellevue
• Bellevue College
• PACCAR