Renting in Redmond, WA
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Redmond is the tech capital of the Eastside — home to Microsoft's global campus, Nintendo of America, Spaceflight Industries, and dozens of tech and gaming companies. Despite its corporate identity, Redmond maintains a genuinely livable character: bike-friendly trails, a compact downtown, and proximity to the Sammamish River corridor. The city has added significant apartment inventory near the downtown transit center, and the East Link light rail connection to Seattle opened a new commute option that has attracted more renters who work in both cities.
Microsoft Campus
Microsoft's global headquarters occupies much of central Redmond, employing over 50,000 people locally. Campus expansion continues — the redeveloped campus opened in 2022 with new transit-oriented apartments.
Gaming & Tech
Nintendo of America, Bungie (Destiny), and dozens of game studios call Redmond home. The city has the highest density of software engineers per capita of any US city.
Trails
The Sammamish River Trail and Redmond Watershed Preserve offer world-class cycling and hiking. Redmond consistently ranks as one of Washington's most bike-friendly cities.
Light Rail
The Redmond Technology and Downtown Redmond light rail stations connect to Seattle via East Link. Microsoft runs its own campus shuttles supplementing public transit.
Livability
Redmond has lower crime rates, strong parks, and a quieter residential character than Seattle — popular with families and early-career tech workers wanting space without a long commute.
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Neighborhoods in Redmond
- Downtown Redmond
- Overlake
- Education Hill
- Bear Creek
- Grass Lawn
- Rose Hill
- Willows
- Idylwood
Renter Tips for Redmond
Overlake is closest to Microsoft's campus and most transit options — expect to pay a premium. Downtown Redmond is improving with new mixed-use buildings; ask about move-in specials. Education Hill and Bear Creek offer single-family homes at better prices. If you work at Microsoft, check whether your team is on the main Redmond campus or one of the Bellevue offices — it significantly affects your optimal neighborhood.
Rental Market in Redmond, WA
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Search Redmond rentalsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Redmond?
Redmond 1-bedroom apartments average $2,100–$2,900/month in 2026. Overlake near Microsoft campus is priciest. Downtown Redmond and Rose Hill offer better value. Single-family home rentals range from $3,200 to $5,500/month.
Do I need a car in Redmond?
It depends. If you work on Microsoft's campus and live in Overlake, a car is optional — Microsoft runs frequent internal shuttles and East Link connects to Seattle. For most other errands and destinations, a car remains useful, though Redmond's trail network makes cycling viable for many residents.
Is Redmond family-friendly?
Very much so. Lake Washington School District serves most of Redmond with strong ratings. Bear Creek and Education Hill neighborhoods are particularly popular with families for their school zones and quiet residential streets.
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