Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bellingham, WA

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,975. This is +1%, or $26, higher than the national average.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,975

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

395

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,975. This is +1%, or $26, higher than the national average.

$2.45

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
62%
12%
6%
0%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Bellingham, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Bellingham, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,845. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,850. Houses for rent in Bellingham, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,560

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,800

2%

2%

Studio

$1,395

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,560

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bellingham, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Bellingham, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Bellingham, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anacortes, WA.

Bellingham

Median rent price$1,975
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bellingham, WA is 32% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.

More data insights and reports

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$2,550

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Cost of living in
Bellingham, WA

The overall cost of living in Bellingham, WA is 21% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

18% higher

Groceries

7% higher

Health

16% higher

Housing

41% higher

Transportation

21% higher

Utilities

5% lower

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5d+ ago

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0000 E Horton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

1 bed

1 bath

$725

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2d ago

7.1

Very good

Cresthaven MHP LLC

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1 bed

1 bath

$800–$1,700

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1014 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1014 N Garden St

1014 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$2,200

Price drop

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1252 Nevada St #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Puget apartment for rent in Bellingham

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 21

1310 Grant St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

1310 Grant St

1310 Grant St, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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1324 Orleans St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Puget house for rent in Bellingham

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NO3327 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

NO3327

3327 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

3966 Byron Ave #1-102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Samish Hill apartment for rent in Bellingham

3966 Byron Ave #1-102, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

Available May 15