Vicino
1955 129th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98005
1-3 Beds | $2,454 - $5,839
Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA
What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?
$2,479/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.6%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,479 per month. This is 57% higher than the national average rent price of $1,576/month, making Bellevue one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Bellevue, you can expect to pay about $2,139 per month for a studio, $2,479 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,061 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,062 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $40 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Bellevue, WA
Last Updated April 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
1%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
19%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
73%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Based on current rent prices, Factoria, Richards Valley and Eastgate are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Based on current rent prices, Southwest Bellevue, Downtown Bellevue and North Bellevue are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue.
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Which Bellevue neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bellevue with the most apartments available are Downtown Bellevue, North Bellevue and Bel-Red .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellevue, WA?
Because the average rent in Bellevue is $2,479, you’ll want to make about $8,263 per month or $99,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Bellevue, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bellevue, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,010/month
One Bedroom
$2,040/month
$1,701/month
Two Bedroom
$2,820/month
$2,242/month
Three Bedroom
$3,900/month
$2,523/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.