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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,520/month

Average Rent

726 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,520 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,152 per month for a studio, $2,520 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,121 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,194 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,152/month
494 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
726 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,121/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,194/month
1,395 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,945/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,288/month
1,796 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,888/month
2,885 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,907/month
709 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,888/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,915/month
1,640 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,044/month
1,937 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $89 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 July 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
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?

Based on current rent prices, Eastgate, Rock Creek and Chevy Chase are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastgate
$1,896/month
627 Sq Ft
Rock Creek
$1,941/month
644 Sq Ft
Chevy Chase
$1,966/month
747 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$1,996/month
721 Sq Ft
Doralee Acres
$2,062/month
750 Sq Ft
Bellevue Gardens
$2,154/month
690 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,230/month
701 Sq Ft
Delmar Woods
$2,236/month
699 Sq Ft
Forest Park
$2,314/month
708 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,319/month
597 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lochleven
$3,572/month
702 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,099/month
724 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,058/month
738 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$3,026/month
688 Sq Ft
Surrey Downs
$3,001/month
681 Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,000/month
727 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$2,980/month
785 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,979/month
739 Sq Ft
Bellevue Square
$2,959/month
782 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$2,900/month
696 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 Bel-Red .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,000/month
727 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,979/month
739 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,789/month
652 Sq Ft
City Center South
$3,099/month
724 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$2,900/month
696 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$3,026/month
688 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$2,867/month
728 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,058/month
738 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,615/month
710 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,332/month
672 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 $2,520, you’ll want to make about $8,400 per month or $100,800 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

Eastgate

Bellevue, WA

Lochleven

Bellevue, WA

Studio
$1,595/month
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One Bedroom
$1,913/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,361/month
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Three Bedroom
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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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