Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

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Bellevue College - Bellevue, WA

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Founded in 1966, Bellevue College is the third largest institution of higher learning in Washington. With innovative approaches to education and a deep commitment to student success, BC awards bachelor’s and associate’s degrees as well as professional certificates. BC places high value on inclusion, diversity, sustainability, and equality.

Commuting to and from Bellevue College is easy with access to I-90 and the 405. There are several apartments available for rent in the area surrounding BC in addition to nearby neighborhoods such as Factoria, Lake Hills, and Downtown Bellevue.

There’s plenty to do on BC’s campus, where you’ll find an art gallery, planetarium, fitness center, and a broad range of chartered student clubs—from Beekeeping Society to Spoken Word Poetry Club. The BC community bonds over Bulldogs sports teams, which compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference. Urban amenities are in close proximity to BC, with Downtown Bellevue about five miles away and Downtown Seattle just ten miles away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,062 for a studio, $2,438 for one bedroom, $2,985 for two bedrooms, and $3,933 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellevue has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 518 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,062/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 728 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,438/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,036 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,985/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,359 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,933/month

    Average Rent

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
  • Eastgate Park
  • KidsQuest Children's Museum
  • Kelsey Creek Farm Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International
  • Seattle Paine Field International

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