Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Bellevue

$2,992/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Bellevue is $2,992 per month as of September 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,092 more per month.

$3.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Bellevue

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Bellevue rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Average rent prices in Downtown Bellevue have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Rent prices in Downtown Bellevue vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Bellevue is $3,001, whereas a house costs $4,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Bellevue run $2,808 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,784.

Listings

Studio

$2,115

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,816

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,734

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,500

1%

33%

4 bedroom

$8,900

No Change

53%

Studio

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,816

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,734

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,900

Last year

53%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Bellevue, 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 Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Bellevue and Bel Red by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Bellevue

Median rent price$2,992
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,473
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA is 21% higher than the median rent in Bel Red, Bellevue, WA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

The Pacific - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.8

Very good

The Pacific

225 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004

Studio

1 bath

$1,350–$1,450

Excalibur Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1
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Rent special

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Excalibur Apartment Homes

123 112th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,495–$2,395

Price drop

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City Square Bellevue - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.7

Very good

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City Square Bellevue

938 110th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA 98004

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$3,974

Price drop

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Rent special

10h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Ellington at Bellevue

11200 Ne 11th St, Bellevue, WA 98004

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,967–$3,049

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Bellevue rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Bellevue?

The average rent in Downtown Bellevue is $2,992 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Bellevue?

Average rent prices in Downtown Bellevue have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Bellevue rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Bellevue is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,092 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Bellevue?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Bellevue, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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