Studio Apartment Rent in Redmond, WA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Redmond, Washington as of October 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $2,577 and +54% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Redmond
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Redmond
Compare Redmond's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | $790 |
| 2 | Port Angeles | $800 |
| 3 | Pullman | $800 |
| 4 | Chehalis | $870 |
| 5 | Sedro-Woolley | $893 |
| 6 | Ellensburg | $910 |
| 7 | Longview | $930 |
| 8 | Moses Lake | $940 |
| 9 | Cheney | $950 |
| 10 | Kelso | $950 |
| 11 | Shelton | $970 |
| 12 | Spokane | $974 |
| 13 | Wenatchee | $990 |
| 14 | Yakima | $1,027 |
| 15 | Spokane Valley | $1,036 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Washington
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sammamish | $3,255 |
| 2 | Snoqualmie | $3,060 |
| 3 | Issaquah | $2,815 |
| 4 | Mercer Island | $2,770 |
| 5 | Maple Valley | $2,610 |
| 6 | Woodinville | $2,540 |
| 7 | Bothell | $2,473 |
| 8 | North Bend | $2,310 |
| 9 | Mukilteo | $2,310 |
| 10 | Covington | $2,310 |
| 11 | Lake Stevens | $2,280 |
| 12 | Newcastle | $2,260 |
| 13 | Renton | $2,238 |
| 14 | Edmonds | $2,180 |
| 15 | Kenmore | $2,140 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Redmond.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Redmond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammamish, WA | 5.2 mi | $3,255 | +$1,270 (+64%) |
| Woodinville, WA | 7.5 mi | $2,540 | +$555 (+28%) |
| Bellevue, WA | 8 mi | $2,124 | +$139 (+7%) |
| Kirkland, WA | 9.7 mi | $2,015 | +$30 (+2%) |
| Issaquah, WA | 11.2 mi | $2,815 | +$830 (+42%) |
| Newcastle, WA | 11.3 mi | $2,260 | +$275 (+14%) |
| Bothell, WA | 12.7 mi | $2,473 | +$488 (+25%) |
| Kenmore, WA | 13.8 mi | $2,140 | +$155 (+8%) |
| Mercer Island, WA | 13.8 mi | $2,770 | +$785 (+40%) |
| Renton, WA | 15.6 mi | $2,238 | +$253 (+13%) |
| Mill Creek, WA | 16.6 mi | $1,875 | $-110 (-6%) |
| Monroe, WA | 16.7 mi | $2,130 | +$145 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Redmond — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Redmond?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Redmond, Washington is $1,985 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $2,577.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Redmond?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,400 ($6,617/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Redmond expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Redmond's studio median of $1,985 is +54% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 86th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Redmond rank for studio rent in Washington?
Among the 103 cities in Washington with studio data, Redmond ranks #75 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Redmond?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Mill Creek ($1,875).