Redmond

Redmond, WA Area Guide

This Seattle suburb is the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest

Suburban Convenient Nature

Welcome to Redmond, Washington, where natural beauty meets Pacific Northwest innovation. As the "Bicycle Capital of the Northwest," this city of 73,000 residents offers apartments ranging from downtown locations averaging $2,319 for one-bedroom units to residential options in established neighborhoods like Education Hill and Overlake. Home to major employers Microsoft and Nintendo of America, Redmond has evolved from its agricultural roots while maintaining its community spirit.

The city's outdoor spaces include 47 public parks across 1,351 acres. Marymoor Park stands out with its summer concert series and popular 48-acre off-leash dog park. Miles of paths, including the Sammamish River Trail and Redmond Central Connector, wind through the city. Local traditions like the Redmond Saturday Market – the longest-running farmers market on the Eastside – and celebrations such as Derby Days and Redmond Lights bring the community together throughout the year. Downtown Redmond features walkable streets, local restaurants, shopping at Redmond Town Center, and public spaces. With its proximity to Seattle via State Route 520, strong school system, and active arts community, Redmond combines suburban living with easy access to city amenities.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Redmond, WA is $1,898 for a studio, $2,320 for one bedroom, $2,901 for two bedrooms, and $3,444 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Redmond has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,320/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$3,651/month
1,652 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,091/month
843 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 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

40 / 100

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

Bikeable

68 / 100

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

Schools

Rose Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Redmond Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Redmond High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arthur Johnson Park
  • Nike Neighborhood Park
  • Perrigo Community Park
  • Marymoor Park
  • NE Redmond Area Neighborhood Park

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma 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.