Bellevue

The Inspiration Playground is located in Bellevue Downtown Park
Bellevue Downtown Park features a 240-foot-wide waterfall and reflecting pond
A 400-foot, curved pier extends into the bay at Meydenbauer Bay Park

Bellevue, WA Area Guide

Charming city near Seattle, Washington

Satellite City Quaint Charming Pacific Lakes Outdoor Adventure

Just across Lake Washington from Seattle lies Bellevue, a city nestled in breathtaking foliage. A botanical wonderland, this area of Washington is known for its lush gardens, such as Bellevue Botanical Garden, and its outdoor-centered parks and recreation. The easygoing mix of atmosphere and personality makes Bellevue a charming place to come home to and unwind.

Its proximity to Seattle makes it a convenient satellite city while still featuring an exciting mix of unique museums and city-centric life, such as the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) and KidsQuest Children’s Museum, the Meydenbauer Center, and Bellevue Square.

Located between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington, Bellevue features a trendy, bohemian day-and-night life with enchanting dining options and a quaint, artistic vibe. If you choose to rent an apartment in Bellevue, you’ll be right in the mix of a smartly charming atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of nature.

Explore the City

The Inspiration Playground is located in Bellevue Downtown Park

Bellevue Downtown Park features a 240-foot-wide waterfall and reflecting pond

A 400-foot, curved pier extends into the bay at Meydenbauer Bay Park

Old Bellevue, the original heart of Bellevue, is filled with shops and restaurants

Dating back to 1947, the Bellevue Arts Museum is across from Bellevue Square

Bellevue Park offers scenic views of downtown

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,067 for a studio, $2,449 for one bedroom, $3,061 for two bedrooms, and $4,117 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,449/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$3,970/month
1,861 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,148/month
734 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bellevue, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

67 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

46 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

52 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bennett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Somerset Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Jing Mei Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Newport Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Tillicum Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Odle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Tyee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Bellevue Big Picture School

Public

Grades 6-12

Bellevue High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Interlake Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Newport Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sammamish Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Bellevue Big Picture School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Robinswood Park
  • Lake Hills Greenbelt
  • Kelsey Creek Farm Park
  • Bellevue Botanical Garden
  • Mercer Slough Nature Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.