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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,558/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,558 per month. This is 57% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Bellevue one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bellevue, you can expect to pay about $2,158 per month for a studio, $2,558 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,106 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,162 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,158/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,558/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,106/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,162/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,135/month
835 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,459/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,750/month
1,758 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,937/month
2,951 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,563/month
647 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,837/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,556/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,500/month
1,437 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $36 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
74% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?

Based on current rent prices, Factoria, Richards Valley and Eastgate are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Factoria
$1,663/month
503 Sq Ft
Richards Valley
$1,663/month
503 Sq Ft
Eastgate
$1,729/month
562 Sq Ft
Chevy Chase
$1,975/month
741 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,059/month
733 Sq Ft
Doralee Acres
$2,138/month
750 Sq Ft
Bellevue Gardens
$2,248/month
712 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,338/month
703 Sq Ft
Delmar Woods
$2,338/month
703 Sq Ft
Yarrow Bay Village
$2,356/month
679 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

Based on current rent prices, Lochleven, Old Bellevue and City Center South are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lochleven
$4,026/month
739 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,799/month
768 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,792/month
765 Sq Ft
Bellevue Square
$3,715/month
819 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$3,694/month
858 Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,495/month
758 Sq Ft
Bellecrest
$3,483/month
694 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$3,443/month
781 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$3,425/month
702 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$3,369/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Bellevue neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bellevue with the most apartments available are Downtown Bellevue, Bel-Red and North Bellevue .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,495/month
758 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,759/month
655 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,352/month
770 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$3,369/month
703 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,792/month
765 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,799/month
768 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,874/month
667 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,462/month
701 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,762/month
704 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$3,425/month
702 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellevue, WA?

Because the average rent in Bellevue is $2,558, you’ll want to make about $8,526 per month or $102,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Factoria

Bellevue, WA

Lochleven

Bellevue, WA

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One Bedroom
$2,046/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,743/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,983/month
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1955 129th Ave NE,
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Bellevue, WA 98006

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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