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Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Bellevue, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bellevue rent stands today
Bellevue, WA rent rose 9.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,995/month. Renters today are paying $177 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak median rent for July 2026.
Vs. national rents
Bellevue runs roughly 1.6× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier West Coast metros. The market offers 209 total rentals, reflecting a relatively small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Bellevue sit around $2,058/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,705/month, and 2-bedrooms at $3,357/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,800/month. Apartments make up just over half of rentals, with houses renting at a median of $4,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Woodbridge rents fell 23.3% year over year to $2,225/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 9.0% rise. This local cooldown stands out amid Bellevue's broader rent growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Bellevue
$2,995/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Bellevue is $2,995 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,065 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellevue
209
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $2,844, whereas a house costs $4,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellevue run $2,722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,543.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,057 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,705 | 1% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,357 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,875 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 6% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bel Red | $2,750 | |
Bridle Trails | $2,995 | |
Crossroads | $2,350 | |
Downtown Bellevue | $3,150 | |
Eastgate | $2,600 | |
Newport Hills | $2,847 | |
North Bellevue | $3,095 | |
Southeast Bellevue | $2,550 | |
Wilburton Ne 8th St | $2,400 | |
Woodbridge | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,844 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,649 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,200 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,112 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,057
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,705
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,357
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Bellevue
Average rent
$3,150
Bridle Trails
Average rent
$2,995
Bel Red
Average rent
$2,750
Wilburton Ne 8th St
Average rent
$2,400
North Bellevue
Average rent
$3,095
Crossroads
Average rent
$2,350
Southeast Bellevue
Average rent
$2,550
Eastgate
Average rent
$2,600
Newport Hills
Average rent
$2,847
Woodbridge
Average rent
$2,225
Apartments
Average rent
$2,844
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,649
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
25%
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
55%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bellevue, WA is 20% higher than the median rent in Bothell, WA.
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Discover rentals in Bellevue, WA
5d+ ago
Newport Hills house for rent in Bellevue
4605 123rd Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98006
4 beds
2.5 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 4
1d ago
Verified
13300 Se Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,374–$2,464
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Woodbridge house for rent in Bellevue
12610 Se 27th St #NA, Bellevue, WA 98005
4 beds
3 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
Verified
14629 Ne 37th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,924–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Bellevue condo for rent in Bellevue
3 beds
2.5 baths
$22,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Bridle Trails house for rent in Bellevue
4 beds
6 baths
$14,995
$13,995
Price drop
House for rent
17h ago
House for rent in Bellevue
4 beds
5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Bellevue house for rent in Bellevue
5 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,876–$3,292
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,646–$2,783
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$4,460
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
938 110th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$4,207
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11115 Ne 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$2,345
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
14629 Ne 37th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,924–$2,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3010 118th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98005
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,807–$2,369
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,876–$3,292
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,646–$2,783
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$4,460
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
938 110th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$4,207
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 $2,995 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellevue?
Average rent prices in Bellevue have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Bellevue rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bellevue is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,065 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bellevue?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue are Woodbridge ($2,225/mo), Crossroads ($2,350/mo), and Wilburton Ne 8th St ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellevue?
To comfortably afford rent in Bellevue, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bellevue?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bellevue average around $2,550/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,180/month.
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).