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Redmond, WA

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This Seattle suburb is the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest

Family-Friendly Suburban Convenient Nature Hip

Redmond is referred to as the Bicycle Capital of the Northwest. This is with good reason as it houses the state’s only velodrome, an arena track for cycling, in addition to hosting an annual bike race on city streets. Outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds delight in Redmond’s natural beauty and extensive access to parks. Marymoor Park, Grasslawn Park, and Lake Sammamish all offer residents a variety of activities – from a climbing wall to playing fields to water sports.

Containing more than 110 restaurants and shops, the Redmond Town Center provides entertainment for everyone. Redmond is also home to Microsoft and Nintendo of America. Each company has their own visitor center and provides plenty of jobs to residents. Even more entertainment and economic opportunities can be found in Seattle, which is located just 16 miles from Redmond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Redmond, WA is $1,889 for a studio, $2,309 for one bedroom, $2,903 for two bedrooms, and $3,492 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Redmond has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,309/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$5,171/month
2,002 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,317/month
726 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Redmond, WA

Transportation

58

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.

40

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

68

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

Rosa Parks Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

569 Students

9
out of 10

John J. Audubon Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

9
out of 10

Louisa May Alcott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

615 Students

8
out of 10

Albert Einstein Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

520 Students

8
out of 10

Sunrise Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

445 Students

8
out of 10

Rose Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

885 Students

8
out of 10

Evergreen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

771 Students

7
out of 10

Redmond Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

943 Students

6
out of 10

Redmond High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,218 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arthur Johnson Park
  • Nike Neighborhood Park
  • Perrigo Community Park
  • Marymoor Park
  • NE Redmond Area Neighborhood Park

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma 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.