Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Redmond, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redmond rent stands today

    Redmond, WA rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,638/month. The median rent is 0.8% below the recent peak of $2,670/month in June 2026.

  • Redmond's median rent is 36.0% above the national median of $1,940/month. The city has 112 total rentals, a smaller inventory than many larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Redmond are $2,024/month, 1-bedrooms are $2,350/month, and 2-bedrooms are $3,125/month. Larger units reach $4,750/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 4+ bedroom rents marking the highest tier.

Median rent

Median rent in Redmond

$2,638/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redmond is $2,638 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $698 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redmond

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Redmond rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Redmond, WA

Average rent prices in Redmond have decreased 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 Redmond, WA

Rent prices in Redmond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Redmond is $2,566, whereas a house costs $4,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Redmond run $2,369 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,165.

Listings

Studio

$2,024

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,350

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$3,125

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,890

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,750

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,024

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,890

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Redmond, 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 Redmond, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Redmond and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.

Redmond

Median rent price$2,638
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,995
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Redmond, WA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.

Discover rentals in Redmond, WA

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Vesta

18666 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,859–$2,989

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The Trails of Redmond

16539 Ne 35th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,879–$2,729

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3d ago

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Chelsea Square

16340 Ne 83rd St, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,055–$3,530

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1d ago

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Avalon at Bear Creek

11305 183rd Pl Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,160–$3,860

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Frequently asked questions for Redmond, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Redmond rental market.

How much is rent in Redmond?

The average rent in Redmond is $2,638 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redmond?

Average rent prices in Redmond have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Redmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redmond is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $698 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redmond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redmond are Southeast Redmond ($2,397/mo), Education Hill ($2,496/mo), and Downtown Redmond ($2,568/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Redmond, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Redmond?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Redmond average around $2,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,970/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).

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