Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Bellevue, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bellevue rent stands today
Bellevue, WA rent rose 11.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,817/month. Renters are paying $292 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Bellevue rents run 48.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with 207 total rentals available across the city. This positions Bellevue as a higher-cost market relative to the national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bellevue rent for $1,948/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,505/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,999/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,500/month. These figures reflect the range of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Bridle Trails rents climbed 39.1% year over year to $3,104/month, and Eastgate rose 28.2% to $2,995/month. These increases contrast with Northeast Bellevue, where rents fell 35.1% to $2,530/month, marking a wide divergence within Bellevue's market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bellevue
$2,817/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Bellevue is $2,817 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $917 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellevue
207
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bellevue rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bellevue, WA
Average rent prices in Bellevue have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,700, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellevue run $2,510 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,204.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,948 |  4% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $2,505 | 1% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,999 | 4% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,625 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 5% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bel Red | $2,497 | |
Bridle Trails | $3,104 | |
Crossroads | $2,193 | |
Downtown Bellevue | $2,943 | |
Eastgate | $2,995 | |
Newport Hills | $2,660 | |
North Bellevue | $2,822 | |
Southeast Bellevue | $2,650 | |
Wilburton Ne 8th St | $2,359 | |
Woodbridge | $2,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,700 | No Change | 12% | |
Condos | $2,650 | 2% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,895 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $920 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,948
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,505
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,625
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
Downtown Bellevue
Average rent
$2,943
Bridle Trails
Average rent
$3,104
Bel Red
Average rent
$2,497
Wilburton Ne 8th St
Average rent
$2,359
North Bellevue
Average rent
$2,822
Southeast Bellevue
Average rent
$2,650
Crossroads
Average rent
$2,193
Eastgate
Average rent
$2,995
Woodbridge
Average rent
$2,250
Newport Hills
Average rent
$2,660
Apartments
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$920
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
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bellevue, WA is 10% 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 4
4h ago
Verified
13300 Se Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
12022 Ne 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98005
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
15309 Ne 13th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98007
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,549–$3,367
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Bellevue condo for rent in Bellevue
3 beds
2.5 baths
$22,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Bridle Trails house for rent in Bellevue
4 beds
6 baths
$11,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bellevue
4 beds
5 baths
$9,950
Price dropped $545Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
North Bellevue house for rent in Bellevue
5 beds
3 baths
$9,800
Price dropped $700Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$2,973
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,035–$4,422
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11115 Ne 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$2,445
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$2,973
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11115 Ne 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$2,445
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3241 156th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA 98007
Studio
1 bath
$1,674–$2,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 6-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4277 148th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98007
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,930–$2,665
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
11030 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,846–$2,973
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,375
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10333 Ne 1st St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,035–$4,422
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
11115 Ne 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,495–$2,445
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,817 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellevue?
Average rent prices in Bellevue have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $917 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bellevue?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue are Crossroads ($2,193/mo), Woodbridge ($2,250/mo), and Wilburton Ne 8th St ($2,359/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellevue?
To comfortably afford rent in Bellevue, you'd need to earn approximately $113,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bellevue?
Winter months offer the best rental deals in Bellevue, with December seeing the lowest rents while June has the highest. There's roughly a 4.7% difference between peak summer and off-peak winter pricing.
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).