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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,396/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,396 per month. This is 47% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $2,031 per month for a studio, $2,396 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,044 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,104 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,031/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,396/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,044/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,104/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,903/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,436/month
1,801 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,738/month
2,906 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,310/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,107/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,306/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,832/month
1,690 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $31 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 October 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
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
73% 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
$1,525/month
501 Sq Ft
Eastgate
$1,566/month
517 Sq Ft
Factoria
$1,610/month
527 Sq Ft
Rock Creek
$1,839/month
626 Sq Ft
Bellevue Gardens
$1,898/month
648 Sq Ft
Titonka Park
$1,934/month
750 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$1,996/month
742 Sq Ft
Doralee Acres
$2,016/month
750 Sq Ft
Bellevue Acre Halfacre Trails
$2,017/month
667 Sq Ft
Northtowne
$2,150/month
794 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lochleven
$3,352/month
687 Sq Ft
Bellevue Square
$3,345/month
810 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$3,069/month
789 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,052/month
740 Sq Ft
City Center South
$2,969/month
725 Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$2,858/month
728 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,823/month
744 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$2,746/month
733 Sq Ft
Bovee Park
$2,734/month
780 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,717/month
662 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
$2,858/month
728 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,823/month
744 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,717/month
662 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,557/month
647 Sq Ft
City Center South
$2,969/month
725 Sq Ft
Old Bellevue
$3,052/month
740 Sq Ft
Bellevue City Center
$3,069/month
789 Sq Ft
Convention Civic
$2,698/month
696 Sq Ft
Ashwood
$2,746/month
733 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,326/month
686 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 $2,396, you’ll want to make about $7,986 per month or $95,832 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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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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