Avalon Meydenbauer in Downtown Bellevue.
AvalonBay’s mid-rise on the Bellevue Way block between NE 2nd and NE 4th — 368 homes stacked over the downtown Safeway, kitty-corner from Bellevue Square, and the first of the new-generation downtown rental buildings when it opened in 2008.
Avalon Meydenbauer fills the block on the east side of Bellevue Way between NE 2nd and NE 4th streets — the corner DBN described in 2007 as kitty-corner to Bellevue Square — with 368 apartment homes over a street-level retail base anchored by Safeway. AvalonBay owns and leases it. Per the King County Assessor the homes run seven stories and break down into 78 studios, 174 one-bedrooms, 93 two-bedrooms and 23 three-bedrooms, which makes it the family-sized option among AvalonBay’s three downtown buildings: Avalon Towers Bellevue at Bellevue Way and NE 10th is the high-rise, and Avalon Bellevue at NE 10th and 110th is the older, smaller low-rise.
DBN watched it rise. In June 2007 we reported that the Avalon Meydenbauer apartments were taking form on the block with Safeway building its new store below, and in January 2008 we announced it ready for move-in, the first of a wave of downtown rental buildings. Safeway moved across the street from its 1963 store into the 55,000-square-foot space below that June. The storefronts have turned over steadily since — Subway and CeFiore came and went, Museum Quality Framing moved in from Park Row in 2023, and in January 2026 DBN reported that Salt & Straw would open its first Bellevue scoop shop at 10415 NE 4th, in the former Starbucks pickup store at the building’s base.
It suits renters who want the Collection, Downtown Park and groceries all within a block, and need room for a family. Compare it with every other building in our guide to downtown Bellevue apartments.
Homes & Amenities at Avalon Meydenbauer
The Avalon with the deepest unit mix downtown, and the only one with three-bedrooms and a supermarket downstairs.
Studios to Three-Bedrooms
The widest mix of the downtown Avalons: 78 studios, 174 one-bedrooms, 93 two-bedrooms and 23 three-bedrooms per the King County Assessor, each with a full kitchen and an in-home washer and dryer.
Classic and Renovated Homes
avaloncommunities.com lists homes by finish package, with renovated homes and hard-surface flooring in select apartments alongside the original classic finishes.
Fitness Center, Lounge & Barbecue
A fitness center, a resident lounge and a barbecue area, plus bike storage, package acceptance and controlled access.
Move-In-Ready Furnished Homes
AvalonBay’s Furnished+ program furnishes select homes with Wi-Fi, cable TV and utilities included, on flexible lease terms — a fit for relocations.
Safeway Downstairs
The 55,000-square-foot Safeway DBN covered opening in June 2008 anchors the ground floor, with shops along NE 4th and Bellevue Way and an on-site Zipcar.
Avalon Meydenbauer Through the Years on DBN
DBN has reported on downtown Bellevue since 2005. This is Avalon Meydenbauer’s story as we covered it, as it happened.
Avalon Meydenbauer Apartments Coming Soon
DBN photographed the frame going up at Bellevue Way and NE 4th and noted the new Safeway being built into the retail space below.
Avalon Meydenbauer Apartments, Ready for Move In
The building opened for occupancy at 10410 NE 2nd St with a fitness center and resident lounge, the first of a wave of new downtown rentals.
New Downtown Bellevue Safeway Opens Friday
Downtown’s 1963 Safeway closed and reopened across the street in a 55,000-square-foot store under the 368 apartment homes.
Museum Quality Framing to Relocate Amid Bosa’s Proposed 22-Story Tower
The frame shop left Park Row for the building’s retail space across the street, taking over a former martial-arts studio.
Salt & Straw to Open Ice Cream Scoop Shop in Downtown Bellevue This Spring
The Portland ice cream maker announced its first Bellevue shop at 10415 NE 4th, in the former Starbucks pickup store at the building’s base.
Browse all Avalon Meydenbauer coverage in the DBN archive.
Getting Around & Living Here
The south end of Bellevue Way is the busy retail edge of downtown; the notes below are for prospective renters and visitors.
Getting There & Parking
- Drive: Residents park in the underground, controlled-access garage for an added monthly fee, per avaloncommunities.com, which also lists EV charging stations and an on-site Zipcar. Guests of residents park free in designated spaces next to the Leasing Center, and prospective renters on a tour get complimentary spaces there too.
- Light rail: 2 Line to Bellevue Downtown Station, then south to NE 4th Street and west along NE 4th to Bellevue Way — see our light rail guide
- On foot: Bellevue Square is kitty-corner across Bellevue Way and NE 4th; Lincoln Square South is directly across NE 4th; Downtown Park is across Bellevue Way and a short walk west; Old Main’s restaurants start a few blocks south.
What It’s Like
This is the grocery-run corner of downtown: Safeway’s lot and entrances keep NE 4th and Bellevue Way busy through the day and all weekend, and holiday traffic around Bellevue Square spills onto the same intersection. In return the building sits between the Collection and Downtown Park, with Lincoln Square across the street. It is a seven-story mid-rise rather than a tower, so the pitch is location and space — three-bedrooms are rare downtown — rather than skyline views.
What’s Nearby
The closest DBN-profiled stops: Wild Ginger across NE 4th at Lincoln Square South, Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi on the 31st floor of the tower across NE 4th, or Takai by Kashiba across NE 2nd in the One88 tower.
Good to Know
Pets: cats and dogs are welcome with a limit of two pets per home, and avaloncommunities.com lists restricted dog breeds and restricted animals (ferrets, rabbits, reptiles and others); check the list before applying. AvalonBay’s Furnished+ program offers furnished homes with Wi-Fi and utilities bundled on flexible leases, and finish packages vary from classic to renovated homes. Addresses vary: the apartments use 10410 NE 2nd St, while the shops are numbered on NE 4th and Bellevue Way.
Avalon Meydenbauer FAQ
Where is Avalon Meydenbauer in Bellevue?
At 10410 NE 2nd St, on the east side of Bellevue Way between NE 2nd and NE 4th streets, kitty-corner from Bellevue Square and across NE 4th from Lincoln Square South. Safeway occupies the ground floor, and the shops are addressed on NE 4th and Bellevue Way.
How big is Avalon Meydenbauer, and when did it open?
368 homes on seven stories, per the King County Assessor and AvalonBay’s own filings. It opened for move-ins in January 2008, and Safeway opened below it that June. Homes range from studios to three-bedrooms.
What amenities does Avalon Meydenbauer offer?
As of September 2026 avaloncommunities.com lists a fitness center, a resident lounge, a barbecue area, bike storage, package acceptance, controlled access, EV charging stations, an on-site Zipcar and on-site retail including Safeway, with in-home washers and dryers and furnished homes through Furnished+.
Where do residents and guests park?
Residents rent space in the underground, controlled-access garage for a monthly fee. Guests of residents and prospective renters on a tour park free in designated spaces next to the Leasing Center.
Does Avalon Meydenbauer allow pets?
Yes. Cats and dogs are welcome, up to two per home, with a list of restricted dog breeds and other animals on avaloncommunities.com. Tours can be requested online, and many listings include a virtual tour.