Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Redmond, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redmond rent stands today

    Redmond, WA rent rose 7.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,530/month. Renters today are paying $171 more per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.6% month-over-month decline since the peak in June 2026.

  • Redmond runs 33.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with limited total rentals at 126 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Redmond rent for about $2,010/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,275/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,970/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,895/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,800/month. Houses command a median of $3,995/month while apartments are at $2,460/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Viewpoint rents fell 21.5% year over year to $2,315/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 7.2% rise. Willow Rose Hill saw rents climb 31.4% year over year to $2,850/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends within Redmond.

Median rent

Median rent in Redmond

$2,530/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redmond is $2,530 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $630 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redmond

126

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Redmond rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 7% 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 $2,460, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Redmond run $2,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,048.

Listings

Studio

$2,010

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,275

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,970

No Change

10%

3 bedroom

$3,895

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,800

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$2,010

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,970

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,800

Last year

9%

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$2,530
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,780
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Redmond, WA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, WA.

Discover rentals in Redmond, WA

Tudor Manor Apartments – Smart Living in the Heart of Redmond - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

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Studio

1 bath

$895–$1,095

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9.3

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Redmond Hill

6110 186th Pl Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,519–$2,477

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23h ago

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Shadowbrook

8500 148th Ave Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,607–$2,437

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9.3

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Vesta

18666 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,757–$2,959

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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 $2,530 per month as of October 31, 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 7% since last year.

How does Redmond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Redmond is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redmond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redmond are Viewpoint ($2,315/mo), Downtown Redmond ($2,404/mo), and Southeast Redmond ($2,480/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Redmond, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/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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