Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
15%
Bellevue
Bellevue, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,491
Population
148,219
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Charming city near Seattle, Washington
Satellite City
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Quaint
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Charming
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Pacific
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Lakes
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Outdoor Adventure
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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
Demographics
Median Household Income
$157,003
Average: $179,020
Education
82,135
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
78,627
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bellevue has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,073 for a studio, $2,462 for one bedroom, $3,087 for two bedrooms, and $4,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,462/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$4,299/month
1,899 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,570/month
875 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,508/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bellevue, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
623 Students
Cherry Crest Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
516 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
477 Students
Public
Grades K-5
474 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
435 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
873 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
684 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
880 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
814 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,726 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,543 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,517 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,275 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
385 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Robinswood Park
- Lake Hills Greenbelt
- Kelsey Creek Farm Park
- Bellevue Botanical Garden
- Mercer Slough Nature Park
Transit / Subway
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.