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Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?

$2,462/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,462 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,073 per month for a studio, $2,462 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,087 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,138 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,073/month
487 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,462/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,087/month
1,052 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,138/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,657/month
303 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,038/month
1,543 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,343/month
2,653 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,402/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,724/month
985 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,508/month
1,187 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
Last Updated April 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
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
19% $1,501 - $2,000/month
73% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Bellevue
$1,818/month
583 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,089/month
770 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,180/month
606 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,255/month
673 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,257/month
707 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,528/month
747 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,604/month
715 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,613/month
689 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,682/month
675 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,927/month
690 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
$3,325/month
764 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,151/month
766 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,927/month
690 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,682/month
675 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,613/month
689 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,604/month
715 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,528/month
747 Sq Ft
Cougar Mountain
$2,257/month
707 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,255/month
673 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,180/month
606 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
$3,325/month
764 Sq Ft
North Bellevue
$3,151/month
766 Sq Ft
Southwest Bellevue
$2,927/month
690 Sq Ft
Bel-Red
$2,682/month
675 Sq Ft
Wilburton-NE 8th St
$2,604/month
715 Sq Ft
Crossroads
$2,255/month
673 Sq Ft
Bridle Trails
$2,613/month
689 Sq Ft
Newport Hills
$2,528/month
747 Sq Ft
Southeast Bellevue
$2,089/month
770 Sq Ft
Woodridge
$2,180/month
606 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 $2,462, you’ll want to make about $8,206 per month or $98,472 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

Northeast Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Downtown Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

Studio
-
$2,172/month
One Bedroom
$1,900/month
$2,904/month
Two Bedroom
$2,357/month
$4,289/month
Three Bedroom
-
$8,127/month
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1955 129th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98005

$2,249 - $9,185

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2651 156th Ave NE,
Redmond, WA 98052

$2,350 - $3,985

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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 February 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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