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Average Rent in Redmond, WA

What is the average rent in Redmond, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Redmond, WA is $2,708 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 95 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

3 apartment buildings, 95 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$2,708/mo

median $2,449

market average

Cheapest

$1,725/mo

Parkside Esterra Park

Properties

3

tracked daily

Units

95

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Redmond, WA Rent Prices

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Redmond, WA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Redmond, WA is $2,708 per month, based on 95 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,725 at Parkside Esterra Park to $4,414 at Avalon Esterra Park.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,181/mo $2,024/mo 8
1 Bed $2,375/mo $1,725/mo 60
2 Bed $3,513/mo $3,186/mo 24
3 Bed $4,356/mo $4,249/mo 3

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Market Context

Who rents in Redmond, WA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Redmond, WA averages $2,375/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $3,513/mo. At the local median household income of $162,099, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Redmond, WA at $2,343/mo. The current tracked market average runs 16% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Redmond, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

Who employs renters in Seattle

Demand in the Seattle rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:

  • Microsoft
  • Nintendo of America

Mean one-way commute in Redmond, WA is 23 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Redmond, WA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$108,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,708/mo.

Comfortable income

$130,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,725/mo), you need to earn at least $69,000/year.

Median household income in Redmond, WA is $162,099 , about 25% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Redmond, WA

Overall prices in Redmond, 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 Redmond, WA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,708
Utilities $652
Groceries $584
Transportation $1,553
Healthcare $758
Other goods and services $1,212
Estimated total $7,467/mo

Population

75,721

Median household income

$162,099

Census median rent

$2,343/mo

Census rent burden

23.0%

Median age

35.0

Mean commute

23 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.

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Nearby cities in Washington

How Redmond, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Redmond, WA 30-Day Change Properties
Seattle, WA $2,995 +11% +8.4% 61
Bellevue, WA $3,320 +23% +3.3% 21
Auburn, WA $103,155 +3709% +15394% 20
Bellingham, WA $1,558 -42% +3.9% 19
Everett, WA $2,036 -25% -11.2% 18
Lakewood, WA $1,855 -31% +0.6% 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Redmond, WA?

The average listed apartment rent in Redmond, WA is $2,708 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 95 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What is the median rent in Redmond, WA?

The median asking rent in Redmond, WA is $2,449 per month, computed from 95 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,708/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Redmond, WA?

The lowest available rent in Redmond, WA starts at $1,725 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Redmond, WA?

1-bedroom apartments in Redmond, WA average $2,375/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,725/mo across 60 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Redmond, WA?

2-bedroom apartments in Redmond, WA average $3,513/mo. Units start from $3,186/mo across 24 units currently listed.

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