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Average Rent in Bellevue WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Bellevue WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,313/mo
▼ 1.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,375/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
84
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Bellevue WA
Compare average rent across Bellevue WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Bellevue | $2,984 | $1,980 | 4 | 21 |
| Lake Hills | $2,704 | $2,022 | 3 | 53 |
| Education Hill | $2,605 | $1,806 | 2 | 43 |
| South Rose Hill | $2,132 | $1,750 | 1 | 11 |
| West Lake Sammamish | $1,472 | $1,215 | 1 | 118 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bellevue WA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Bellevue WA is $2,313 per month across 10 apartment communities and 84 available units. Rents have decreased $34 (1.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Woodside East Apartments starting at $1,375/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,313/mo.
Prices range from $1,375 to $4,815 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Bellevue WA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bellevue WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bellevue WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside East Apartments | $1,375/mo | $1,554/mo | 47 | 4.4 |
| Redmond Court Apartments | $2,249/mo | $2,271/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| Parkside Esterra Park | $2,602/mo | $3,387/mo | 10 | 3.6 |
| Bellevue Meadows Apartments | $2,760/mo | $2,760/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Park Bellevue | $2,910/mo | $2,910/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Kirkland Crossing | $2,955/mo | $2,955/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
| Avalon Esterra Park | $3,175/mo | $3,175/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Bellevue WA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bellevue WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$93,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,313/mo.
Comfortable income
$111,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,375/mo), you need to earn at least $55,000/year.
Median household income in Bellevue WA is $161,300 , about 45% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bellevue WA
Overall prices in Bellevue WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bellevue WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,313 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,072/mo |
Population
151,199
Median household income
$161,300
Census median rent
$2,505/mo
Rent as % of income
23.2%
Median age
38.3
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Bellevue WA Apartments
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