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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,453/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,453 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/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 $2,068 per month for a studio, $2,453 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,043 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,086 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,068/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,453/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,043/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,086/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,340/month
1,243 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,561/month
1,411 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,001/month
2,522 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,151/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,790/month
1,011 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $20 less 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 March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
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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, Richards Valley, Eastgate and Factoria are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Richards Valley
$1,529/month
502 Sq Ft
Eastgate
$1,604/month
530 Sq Ft
Factoria
$1,658/month
551 Sq Ft
Chevy Chase
$2,000/month
758 Sq Ft
Rock Creek
$2,023/month
659 Sq Ft
Bellevue Gardens
$2,044/month
686 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,072/month
782 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,108/month
674 Sq Ft
Delmar Woods
$2,108/month
674 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,186/month
698 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bellevue Square
$3,896/month
854 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$3,612/month
837 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,356/month
753 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,344/month
739 Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,095/month
746 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,984/month
760 Sq Ft
Vuecrest
$2,936/month
712 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$2,929/month
774 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$2,826/month
708 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,705/month
659 Sq Ft

Which Bellevue neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bellevue with the most apartments available are Downtown Bellevue, North Bellevue and Southwest Bellevue .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,095/month
746 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,984/month
760 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,705/month
659 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,696/month
670 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,344/month
739 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,356/month
753 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,457/month
707 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$2,826/month
708 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$2,929/month
774 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$3,612/month
837 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 $2,453, you’ll want to make about $8,176 per month or $98,112 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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888 108th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004

$2,575 - $4,815

Studio - 2 Beds

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Vicino

1955 129th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98005

$2,349 - $9,579

1-3 Beds

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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