Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Redmond, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Redmond, WA rent rose 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,564/month. Renters today are paying $153 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month dip after the recent peak in June 2026.

  • Redmond runs roughly 1.35× the $1,900/month national median, with 118 total rentals available. This positions the city as a pricier metro market with a relatively small inventory compared to larger cities.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $2,012/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,276/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,981/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes in Redmond.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Willow Rose Hill rents climbed 26.8% year over year to $2,799/month across 19 rentals, contrasting with North Redmond where rents fell 31.7% to $2,819/month. The citywide market rose 9.2%, so these neighborhood moves show localized shifts in Redmond's rental landscape.

Median rent

Median rent in Redmond

$2,564/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redmond is $2,564 per month as of September 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $664 more per month.

$2.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redmond

118

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $2,461, whereas a house costs $3,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Redmond run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,990.

Listings

Studio

$2,012

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,276

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,981

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,750

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,012

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,276

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,981

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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$2,564
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,906
increased by53%

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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Redmond Hill

6110 186th Pl Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,527–$2,487

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The Trails of Redmond

16539 Ne 35th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,697–$2,747

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14h ago

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Vesta

18666 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,737–$3,077

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Shadowbrook

8500 148th Ave Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,769–$2,669

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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 $2,564 per month as of September 12, 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 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $664 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redmond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redmond are Bear Creek ($2,280/mo), Southeast Redmond ($2,357/mo), and Viewpoint ($2,361/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Redmond, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Redmond with the lowest rents of the year, while June sees peak pricing with roughly 8.6% higher costs than the winter low.

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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