Bellevue, WA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bellevue is $2,064, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,030.

Studio apartments in Bellevue rent for $1,562 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,881 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,325.

Average Rent in Bellevue, WA

Last updated Apr 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $2,064 $1,562 $1,881 $2,325 $2,810
Y-o-Y Change 2% 3% 2% 2% 0%
Average Apartment Size 881 sq. ft. 439 sq. ft. 708 sq. ft. 1,020 sq. ft. 1,261 sq. ft.

The average size for a Bellevue apartment is 881 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 439 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 708. 2-bedroom apartments in Bellevue have an average size of 1,020 sq. ft.

Bellevue, WA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0001%
  • $1,001-$1,50012%
  • $1,501-$2,00052%
  • > $2,00036%

Bellevue, WA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Apr / 2018 $2,064 $1,562 $1,881 $2,325 $2,810
May / 2017 $2,152 $1,619 $1,973 $2,413 $2,883
Jan / 2017 $2,066 $1,584 $1,891 $2,310 $2,734
Sept / 2016 $2,030 $1,518 $1,849 $2,277 $2,797
May / 2016 $2,074 $1,553 $1,879 $2,358 $2,591
Jan / 2016 $1,963 $1,440 $1,785 $2,216 $2,512
Sept / 2015 $1,865 $1,453 $1,678 $2,099 $2,396
May / 2015 $1,853 $1,424 $1,681 $2,072 $2,401
Jan / 2015 $1,748 $1,359 $1,586 $1,928 $2,268
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Average Rent in Bellevue, WA By Neighborhood

Clyde Hill
$2,379
Downtown Bellevue
$2,379
Northwest Bellevue
$2,379
West Bellevue
$2,225
Wilburton
$2,225
Eastgate
$1,792
Bridle Trails - Bellevue
$1,770
Lake Hills
$1,770
Crossroads
$1,750
Woodridge
$1,740

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue are Woodridge, where the average rent goes for $1,740/month, Crossroads, where renters pay $1,750/mo on average, and Bridle Trails - Bellevue, where the average rent goes for $1,770/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Lake Hills ($1,770), Eastgate ($1,792), and West Bellevue ($2,225), where the asking prices are below the average Bellevue rent of $2,064/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue are Clyde Hill ($2,379), Downtown Bellevue ($2,379) and Northwest Bellevue ($2,379).

Bellevue | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Bridle Trails - Bellevue is 26% lower than in Clyde Hill

$1,770

Bridle Trails - Bellevue rent is 14% lower than Bellevue average

All rentals $1,770
Studio $1,353
1 Bed $1,618
2 Beds $1,922
3 Beds $2,490
$2,379

Clyde Hill rent is 15% higher than Bellevue average

All rentals $2,379
Studio $1,608
1 Bed $2,146
2 Beds $3,041
3 Beds $4,365

How Does Bellevue Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Seattle $1,900 6%
Kent $1,400 7%
Renton $1,594 5%
Bellevue $2,064 2%
Kirkland $1,872 1%
Federal Way $1,369 7%
Issaquah $2,088 2%
Issaquah City $2,088 2%
Auburn $1,357 9%
Redmond $1,946 1%
Burien $1,424 10%

For more information about the Bellevue rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Bellevue apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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