Average Rent in Bellevue, WA
15 apartment buildings, 242 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,120/mo
Cheapest
$1,215/mo
Properties
15
Units
242
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Bellevue, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bellevue, WA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Woodside East Apartments
16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
Brink Property Management
12011 NE Bel Red Rd #101, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
Parkside Esterra Park
15551 NE Turing St, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Hyde Square Apartments
2030 155th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
Kirkland Crossing
10715 NE 37th Ct, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA
Park Bellevue
1515 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Bellevue Meadows Apartments
4277 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside East Apartments 16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA | $1,215 | $1,473 | $1.92 | 4.4 (52) | 119 |
| 2 | Brink Property Management 12011 NE Bel Red Rd #101, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA | $1,495 | $2,730 | $2.05 | 4.7 (162) | 3 |
| 3 | Parkside Esterra Park 15551 NE Turing St, Redmond, WA 98052, USA | $1,806 | $2,730 | $3.31 | 3.6 (360) | 40 |
| 4 | Hyde Square Apartments 2030 155th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA | $1,898 | $2,949 | $3.60 | 3.4 (342) | 35 |
| 5 | Kirkland Crossing 10715 NE 37th Ct, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA | $1,900 | $2,234 | -- | 3.6 (154) | 6 |
| 6 | Park Bellevue 1515 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,980 | $2,587 | -- | 4.4 (247) | 5 |
| 7 | Bellevue Meadows Apartments 4277 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA | $2,047 | $2,327 | $3.12 | 4.3 (149) | 8 |
Explore Each Property
Woodside East Apartments
4.4 (52)16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
Brink Property Management
4.7 (162)12011 NE Bel Red Rd #101, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA
Parkside Esterra Park
3.6 (360)15551 NE Turing St, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
Hyde Square Apartments
3.4 (342)2030 155th Pl NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
Kirkland Crossing
3.6 (154)10715 NE 37th Ct, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA
Park Bellevue
4.4 (247)1515 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Bellevue, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,120 per month, based on 242 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,215 at Woodside East Apartments to $2,798 at Avalon Bellevue.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,135/mo | $1,806/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,948/mo | $1,215/mo | 145 |
| 2 Bed | $2,368/mo | $1,375/mo | 84 |
| 3 Bed | $2,506/mo | $1,980/mo | 4 |
| 4 Bed | $4,495/mo | $4,495/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bellevue, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bellevue, WA averages $1,948/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,368/mo. At the local median household income of $161,300, that works out to 16% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bellevue, WA at $2,505/mo. The current tracked market average runs 15% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bellevue, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Seattle
Demand in the Seattle rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- T-Mobile US
- Expedia Group
Mean one-way commute in Bellevue, WA is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellevue, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$85,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,120/mo.
Comfortable income
$102,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,215/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Bellevue, WA is $161,300 , about 59% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bellevue, WA
Overall prices in Bellevue, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bellevue, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,120 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,879/mo |
Population
151,199
Median household income
$161,300
Census median rent
$2,505/mo
Rent as % of income
23.2%
Median age
38.3
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Washington
How Bellevue, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bellevue, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,847 | +34% | 51 |
| Renton, WA | $1,778 | -16% | 15 |
| Kent, WA | $1,598 | -25% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,585 | -25% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,477 | -30% | 11 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,445 | +15% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?
The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,120 per month, based on 242 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bellevue, WA?
The lowest available rent in Bellevue, WA starts at $1,215 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellevue, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bellevue, WA average $1,948/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,215/mo across 145 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellevue, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bellevue, WA average $2,368/mo. Units start from $1,375/mo across 84 units currently listed.
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