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Bellevue, WA

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Charming city near Seattle, Washington

Satellite City Quaint Charming Pacific Lakes Outdoor Adventure

Just across Lake Washington from Seattle lies Bellevue, a city nestled in breathtaking foliage. A botanical wonderland, this area of Washington is known for its lush gardens, such as Bellevue Botanical Garden, and its outdoor-centered parks and recreation. The easygoing mix of atmosphere and personality makes Bellevue a charming place to come home to and unwind.

Its proximity to Seattle makes it a convenient satellite city while still featuring an exciting mix of unique museums and city-centric life, such as the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) and KidsQuest Children’s Museum, the Meydenbauer Center, and Bellevue Square.

Located between Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington, Bellevue features a trendy, bohemian day-and-night life with enchanting dining options and a quaint, artistic vibe. If you choose to rent an apartment in Bellevue, you’ll be right in the mix of a smartly charming atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of nature.

Explore the City

The Inspiration Playground is located in Bellevue Downtown Park

Bellevue Downtown Park features a 240-foot-wide waterfall and reflecting pond

A 400-foot, curved pier extends into the bay at Meydenbauer Bay Park

Old Bellevue, the original heart of Bellevue, is filled with shops and restaurants

Dating back to 1947, the Bellevue Arts Museum is across from Bellevue Square

Bellevue Park offers scenic views of downtown

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,164 for a studio, $2,465 for one bedroom, $3,059 for two bedrooms, and $4,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,465/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$5,693/month
2,586 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,819/month
970 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,967/month
1,334 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cherry Crest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

516 Students

9
out of 10

Cougar Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

474 Students

9
out of 10

Bennett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

435 Students

9
out of 10

Newport Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

411 Students

9
out of 10

Somerset Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

623 Students

8
out of 10

Tillicum Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

684 Students

8
out of 10

Tyee Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

880 Students

7
out of 10

Odle Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

873 Students

7
out of 10

Chinook Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

814 Students

7
out of 10

Bellevue Big Picture School

Public

Grades 6-12

385 Students

7
out of 10

Newport Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,726 Students

10
out of 10

Bellevue High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,517 Students

8
out of 10

Interlake Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,543 Students

7
out of 10

Bellevue Big Picture School

Public

Grades 6-12

385 Students

7
out of 10

Sammamish Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,275 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Robinswood Park
  • Lake Hills Greenbelt
  • Kelsey Creek Farm Park
  • Bellevue Botanical Garden
  • Mercer Slough Nature Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.