Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Redmond, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Redmond rent stands today

    Redmond, WA rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,635/month. Renters are paying $167 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level of $2,647/month in June 2026.

  • Redmond runs roughly 1.35× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier West Coast metros. The market has 100 total rentals, offering limited inventory for renters to consider.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Redmond rent for $1,989/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,366/month, and 2-bedrooms for $3,132/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,743/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,550/month. Houses command a median of $3,700/month, while apartments sit at $2,612/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    North Redmond rents fell 13.9% year over year to $3,288/month, and Grass Lawn declined 12.1% to $2,900/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 6.7% rise and show localized cooling in some of the priciest neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Redmond

$2,635/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Redmond is $2,635 per month as of June 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $685 more per month.

$2.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Redmond

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 4% 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 $2,612, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Redmond run $2,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,989

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,366

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$3,132

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,743

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,549

3%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,989

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,366

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,132

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,743

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,549

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

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$2,635
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,890
increased by48%

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

Vision 5 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Vision 5 Apartments

8525 163rd Ct Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

Studio

1 bath

$899–$1,295

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

Studio

1 bath

$899–$1,195

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Valley View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Valley View Apartments

8920 Redmond Woodinville Rd Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,885

Apartment for rent

Redmond Hill - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21m ago

9.3

Excellent

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Redmond Hill

6110 186th Pl Ne, Redmond, WA 98052

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,889–$2,849

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,635 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Redmond?

Average rent prices in Redmond have increased by 4% 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 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $685 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Redmond?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Redmond are Education Hill ($2,347/mo), Bear Creek ($2,477/mo), and Downtown Redmond ($2,494/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Redmond?

To comfortably afford rent in Redmond, you'd need to earn approximately $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Redmond 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,300 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $3,000 monthly. The overall rental market in Redmond averaged around $2,500 across all apartment types during 2025.

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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