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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Bellevue, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bellevue rent stands today
Bellevue, WA rent rose 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,890/month. Renters are paying $184 more per month on average than last year, and the market has returned to its peak rent level from June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bellevue runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier West Coast metros. The city offers 177 total rentals, a smaller but high-value market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Bellevue sit at $2,056/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,698/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,339/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,895/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bridle Trails saw rents climb 23.8% year over year to $2,870/month, outpacing the citywide increase of 3.7%. In contrast, Northeast Bellevue rents fell 37.8% to $2,827/month, showing notable local variation within Bellevue's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bellevue
$2,890/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Bellevue is $2,890 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $940 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellevue
177
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bellevue rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bellevue, WA
Average rent prices in Bellevue have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bellevue, WA
Rent prices in Bellevue vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bellevue is $2,837, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellevue run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,522.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,056 | No Change | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $2,697 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,339 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 1% |  5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,895 | 8% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bel Red | $2,682 | |
Bridle Trails | $2,870 | |
Crossroads | $2,195 | |
Downtown Bellevue | $3,126 | |
Eastgate | $2,500 | |
North Bellevue | $2,973 | |
Northeast Bellevue | $2,827 | |
Southeast Bellevue | $2,550 | |
Wilburton Ne 8th St | $2,450 | |
Woodbridge | $2,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,837 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,056
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,339
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,895
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
Downtown Bellevue
Average rent
$3,126
Bridle Trails
Average rent
$2,870
Bel Red
Average rent
$2,682
Wilburton Ne 8th St
Average rent
$2,450
Crossroads
Average rent
$2,195
North Bellevue
Average rent
$2,973
Southeast Bellevue
Average rent
$2,550
Eastgate
Average rent
$2,500
Northeast Bellevue
Average rent
$2,827
Woodbridge
Average rent
$2,325
Apartments
Average rent
$2,837
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Bellevue, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Bellevue, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bellevue and Bothell by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bellevue
48%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bellevue, WA is 15% higher than the median rent in Bothell, WA.
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1d ago
Verified
13300 Se Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,438–$2,016
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2d ago
537 Bellevue Way Se, Bellevue, WA 98004
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$3,100
Price drop
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19h ago
Verified
3205 115th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,907–$3,407
Price drop
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5d+ ago
North Bellevue house for rent in Bellevue
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$10,819
$9,587
Price drop
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
929 109th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
2 beds
1 bath
$9,270
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2d ago
Verified
11000 Ne 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,540–$9,010
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1d ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$13,343
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2d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,574
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4h ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$5,460
Price drop
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4h ago
Verified
4277 148th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,758
Price drop
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1d ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$13,343
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
3241 156th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98007
Studio
1 bath
$1,495–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
11115 Ne 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4277 148th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,758
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$13,343
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,574
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,040–$5,460
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4277 148th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$2,758
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bellevue, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bellevue rental market.
How much is rent in Bellevue?
The average rent in Bellevue is $2,890 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellevue?
Average rent prices in Bellevue have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Bellevue rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bellevue is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $940 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bellevue?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue are Crossroads ($2,195/mo), Woodbridge ($2,325/mo), and Wilburton Ne 8th St ($2,450/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellevue?
To comfortably afford rent in Bellevue, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bellevue?
Bellevue's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across this Washington Eastside city's diverse neighborhood options.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).