Vicino
1955 129th Ave NE,
Bellevue, WA 98005
1-3 Beds | $2,511 - $5,588
Rental Market Trends in Bellevue, WA
What is the average rent in Bellevue, WA?
$2,522/month
Average Rent
727 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Bellevue, WA is $2,522 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $2,158 per month for a studio, $2,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,107 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,188 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bellevue, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $90 more 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
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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1%
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8%
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16%
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75%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Based on current rent prices, Chevy Chase, Eastgate and Southeast Bellevue are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellevue.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellevue?
Based on current rent prices, Lochleven, City Center South and Old 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 $2,522, you’ll want to make about $8,406 per month or $100,872 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.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.