Average Rent in Bellevue, WA
20 apartment buildings, 137 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Bellevue, WACheapest
$1,595/mo
Excalibur Apartment Homes
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20
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Units
137
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Rent Price Breakdown
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Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bellevue, WA Rent Prices
All 20 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Woodside East Apartments
16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
Excalibur Apartment Homes
123 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
The Baxter
11115 NE 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Park 433 Apartment Homes
433 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Commodore Apartments
537 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Bellevue Meadows Apartments
4277 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
City Square Bellevue Apartments
938 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodside East Apartments 16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA | $1,215 as of Oct 11 | $1,484 | $1.93/ft² | 4.4 (52) | 123 |
| 2 | Excalibur Apartment Homes 123 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,595 | $1,841 | $4.11/ft² | 4.1 (73) | 10 |
| 3 | The Baxter 11115 NE 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,695 | $1,984 | $3.65/ft² | 3.5 (44) | 9 |
| 4 | Park 433 Apartment Homes 433 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,850 | $2,203 | -- | 2.8 (13) | 6 |
| 5 | Commodore Apartments 537 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,895 | $1,895 | -- | 4.1 (19) | 1 |
| 6 | Bellevue Meadows Apartments 4277 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA | $1,930 | $2,358 | $2.95/ft² | 4.3 (149) | 7 |
| 7 | City Square Bellevue Apartments 938 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA | $1,950 | $2,405 | $3.63/ft² | 3.5 (93) | 8 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Woodside East Apartments
4.4 (52)16240 NE 14th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98008, USA
Excalibur Apartment Homes
4.1 (73)123 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
The Baxter
3.5 (44)11115 NE 2nd St, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Park 433 Apartment Homes
2.8 (13)433 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Commodore Apartments
4.1 (19)537 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, USA
Bellevue Meadows Apartments
4.3 (149)4277 148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA
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Bellevue, WA neighborhoods
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Bellevue, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $3,183 per month, based on 137 units across 20 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,595 at Excalibur Apartment Homes to $27,770 at Two Lincoln Tower.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,947/mo | $1,595/mo | 25 |
| 1 Bed | $3,088/mo | $1,850/mo | 54 |
| 2 Bed | $3,411/mo | $1,950/mo | 56 |
| 3 Bed | $27,770/mo | $27,770/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $3,088/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,411/mo. At the local median household income of $161,300, that works out to 24% 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 27% higher than 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
$127,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,183/mo.
Comfortable income
$153,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,595/mo), you need to earn at least $64,000/year.
Median household income in Bellevue, WA is $161,300 , about 6% 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) | $3,183 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $7,942/mo |
Population
151,199
Median household income
$161,300
Census median rent
$2,505/mo
Census rent burden
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.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Bellevue, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bellevue, WA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $3,100 | -3% | -4.3% | 61 |
| Bellingham, WA | $1,576 | -50% | -2.1% | 19 |
| Lakewood, WA | $1,842 | -42% | +4.9% | 17 |
| Renton, WA | $2,277 | -28% | -0.7% | 16 |
| Shoreline, WA | $2,134 | -33% | +2.8% | 16 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,565 | -51% | +3.9% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?
The average rent in Bellevue, WA is $3,183 per month, based on 137 units across 20 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Bellevue, WA?
The median asking rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,665 per month, computed from 137 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,183/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bellevue, WA?
The lowest available rent in Bellevue, WA starts at $1,595 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellevue, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bellevue, WA average $3,088/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,850/mo across 54 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellevue, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bellevue, WA average $3,411/mo. Units start from $1,950/mo across 56 units currently listed.
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