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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,549/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

Bellevue, WA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,549 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Bellevue one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Bellevue average $2,162 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $2,549 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $3,161 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average $4,226 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,162/month
487 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,549/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,161/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,226/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,634/month
261 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,933/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,970/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,556/month
2,546 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,520/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,699/month
987 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 increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $49 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
Last Updated June 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
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
74% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,091/month
802 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,261/month
635 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,297/month
695 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,331/month
707 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,372/month
736 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,666/month
713 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,833/month
683 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,927/month
796 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,975/month
680 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,135/month
730 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,305/month
732 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,135/month
730 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,975/month
680 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,927/month
796 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,833/month
683 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,666/month
713 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,372/month
736 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,331/month
707 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,297/month
695 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,261/month
635 Sq Ft

Which Bellevue neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,927/month
796 Sq Ft
Downtown Bellevue
$3,305/month
732 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,135/month
730 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,975/month
680 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,666/month
713 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,297/month
695 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,833/month
683 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,372/month
736 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,091/month
802 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,261/month
635 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 $2,549, you’ll want to make about $8,496 per month or $101,952 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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Bellevue, WA

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

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Apartment Averages

Southeast Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Studio
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$2,298/month
One Bedroom
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$3,057/month
Two Bedroom
-
$4,406/month
Three Bedroom
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$8,501/month
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$2,195 - $2,695 Total Monthly Price

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Bellevue, WA 98005

$2,531 - $9,552

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Verde Esterra Park

2808 Calder Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052

$2,104 - $4,203 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 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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