Bellevue, WA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Bellevue is $2,169, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,064.
Average Rent in Bellevue, WA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,169 | 5% | 881 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Bellevue, WA apartment is 881 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Bellevue, WA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0001%
- $1,001-$1,5009%
- $1,501-$2,00045%
- > $2,00046%
Bellevue, WA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jan / 2016 | May / 2016 | Sept / 2016 | Jan / 2017 | May / 2017 | Sept / 2017 | Jan / 2018 | May / 2018 | Feb / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $1,963 | $2,074 | $2,030 | $2,066 | $2,152 | $2,064 | $2,083 | $2,087 | $2,169 |
| National | $1,290 | $1,319 | $1,334 | $1,329 | $1,354 | $1,366 | $1,366 | $1,381 | $1,396 |
Average Rent in Bellevue, WA By Neighborhood
| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Average Rent | ||||
| West Lake Sammamish | $1,532 | ||||
| Northeast Bellevue | $1,532 | ||||
| Woodridge | $1,795 | ||||
| Crossroads | $1,861 | ||||
| Lake Hills | $1,887 | ||||
| Bridle Trails - Bellevue | $1,887 | ||||
| Eastgate | $1,903 | ||||
| Somerset | $2,041 | ||||
| Newport | $2,041 | ||||
| Factoria | $2,041 | ||||
| Cougar Mountain/Lakemont | $2,041 | ||||
| Wilburton | $2,329 | ||||
| West Bellevue | $2,329 | ||||
| Northwest Bellevue | $2,497 | ||||
| Downtown Bellevue | $2,497 | ||||
| Clyde Hill | $2,497 | ||||
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue are Northeast Bellevue, where the average rent goes for $1,532/month, West Lake Sammamish, where renters pay $1,532/mo on average, and Woodridge, where the average rent goes for $1,795/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Crossroads ($1,861), Bridle Trails - Bellevue ($1,887), and Lake Hills ($1,887), where the asking prices are below the average Bellevue rent of $2,169/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue are Clyde Hill ($2,497), Downtown Bellevue ($2,497) and Northwest Bellevue ($2,497).
Bellevue | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Bridle Trails - Bellevue is 24% lower than in Clyde Hill
Bridle Trails - Bellevue rent is 13% lower than Bellevue average
| Average Rent | $1,887 |
|---|
Clyde Hill rent is 15% higher than Bellevue average
| Average Rent | $2,497 |
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How Does Bellevue Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $1,965 | 3% |
| Kirkland | $1,957 | 5% |
| Renton | $1,683 | 6% |
| Kent | $1,465 | 5% |
| Redmond | $2,018 | 4% |
| Auburn | $1,409 | 4% |
| Issaquah | $2,185 | 5% |
| Tukwila | $1,382 | 7% |
| Federal Way | $1,446 | 6% |
| Bellevue | $2,169 | 5% |
| Issaquah City | $2,185 | 5% |
For more information about the Bellevue rental trends, check out our monthly rent report