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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,511/month.

Rent in Bellevue is 51% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,511/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.7%

Change / Year

2,183

Available Apartments

Bellevue rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Bellevue average $2,138 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $2,511 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $3,137 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $4,242 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,138/month
487 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,511/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,137/month
1,058 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,242/month
1,393 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,715/month
990 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,831/month
1,761 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,732/month
2,888 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,397/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,804/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,708/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,179/month
1,102 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,198/month
1,487 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $68 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA

September 2026
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
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?

Based on current rent prices, Southeast Bellevue, Woodridge and Cougar Mountain are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,003/month
718 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,218/month
593 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,246/month
731 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,286/month
694 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,312/month
743 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,593/month
710 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,766/month
690 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,803/month
674 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,898/month
786 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,958/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Bellevue, North Bellevue and Bridle Trails are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,061/month
739 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,958/month
750 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,898/month
786 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,803/month
674 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,766/month
690 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,593/month
710 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,312/month
743 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,286/month
694 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,246/month
731 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,218/month
593 Sq Ft

Which Bellevue neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,061/month
739 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,898/month
786 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$2,958/month
750 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,803/month
674 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,593/month
710 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,766/month
690 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,286/month
694 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,312/month
743 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,003/month
718 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,218/month
593 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 $2,511, you’ll want to make about $8,370 per month or $100,440 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.

City

Bellevue, WA

2,183 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Bellevue, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Bellevue, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Southeast Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Studio
$1,787/month
$2,217/month
One Bedroom
$1,976/month
$2,976/month
Two Bedroom
$2,447/month
$4,336/month
Three Bedroom
$3,399/month
$8,572/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Mercer Island

    Mercer Island

    Avg Rent: $2,365/month

  • Newcastle

    Newcastle

    Avg Rent: $2,243/month

  • Redmond

    Redmond

    Avg Rent: $2,419/month

  • Sammamish

    Sammamish

    Avg Rent: $2,426/month

  • Kirkland

    Kirkland

    Avg Rent: $2,349/month

  • Issaquah

    Issaquah

    Avg Rent: $2,282/month

  • Renton

    Renton

    Avg Rent: $1,873/month

Apartment Communities in Bellevue We Think You'll Love

Broadstone Savoie

Broadstone Savoie

35 112th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98004

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,201 - $5,393

CityScape

CityScape

558 121st Pl NE,
Bellevue, WA 98005

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,185 - $2,925

Verde Esterra Park

Verde Esterra Park

2808 Calder Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,978 - $4,065

Nightingale

Nightingale

2651 156th Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,899 - $3,650

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Bellevue?

The average rent in Bellevue is $2,511 per month, which is 50.8% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Bellevue?

The average rent for a house in Bellevue, WA is $3,831 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Bellevue?

The average rent for a townhome in Bellevue, WA is $3,179 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Bellevue?

The average rent for a condo in Bellevue, WA is $2,397 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Bellevue?

Rents in Bellevue, WA are increasing, with prices up 2.7% year-over-year and $68 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Bellevue?

In Bellevue, WA, 75% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Washington Bellevue Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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