Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Bellingham, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bellingham rent stands today
Bellingham, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month, rents have cooled 3.7%, showing some recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Bellingham is 5.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 398 total rentals offering a modestly priced market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,430/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,670/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,875/month. Larger units range up to $3,622/month for 4+ bedrooms, showing variation in rental prices by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,962/month, while apartments sit at $1,775/month. Apartments make up 68.8% of total rentals, indicating their dominance in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Bellingham
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,850 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellingham
398
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bellingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bellingham, WA
Average rent prices in Bellingham have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Bellingham, WA
Rent prices in Bellingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bellingham is $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,430 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,670 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 |  1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,622 | 3% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchwoods | $1,650 | |
Central Business District | $1,675 | |
Guide Meridian | $1,820 | |
Happy Valley | $1,897 | |
Lettered Streets | $1,537 | |
Meridian | $1,450 | |
Mount Baker | $1,995 | |
Puget | $1,825 | |
Roosevelt | $1,995 | |
Sehome | $2,195 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,962 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,670
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,622
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,675
Sehome
Average rent
$2,195
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,897
Meridian
Average rent
$1,450
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,995
Mount Baker
Average rent
$1,995
Guide Meridian
Average rent
$1,820
Birchwoods
Average rent
$1,650
Lettered Streets
Average rent
$1,537
Puget
Average rent
$1,825
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
7%
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.
How does rent in Bellingham, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Bellingham and Anacortes by all bedroom counts and property types.
Bellingham
5%lower than the national median
39%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,720
8%$2,392
9%$1,988
3%$2,300
9%$2,050
21%$1,995
15%$1,695
62%$1,825
$2,975
10%$2,022
14%$2,601
8%$2,415
19%Cost of living in Bellingham, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 23% higher |
| Groceries | 8% higher |
| Health | 6% higher |
| Housing | 38% higher |
| Transportation | 22% higher |
| Utilities | 5% higher |
Discover rentals in Bellingham, WA
5d+ ago
Guide Meridian condo for rent in Bellingham
0000 E Horton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
1 bed
1 bath
$800
$725
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 13
5d+ ago
2500 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1014 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–3 beds
1 bath
$850–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1800 Alabama St, Bellingham, WA 98229
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Columbia house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sunnyland house for rent in Bellingham
2533 James St #2531, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
5539 Noon Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Whatcom Falls house for rent in Bellingham
1171 Newton St #NA, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Aug 7
2h ago
1002 21st St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,695–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 Tull Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,280–$2,475
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1111 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1117 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,233–$3,113
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3100 Ferry Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,925
Apartment for rent
8h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825–$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1211 Jersey St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,560
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2011 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
5 beds
2 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Bellingham, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bellingham rental market.
How much is rent in Bellingham?
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,850 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellingham?
Average rent prices in Bellingham have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Bellingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bellingham is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bellingham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellingham are Meridian ($1,450/mo), Lettered Streets ($1,537/mo), and Birchwoods ($1,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellingham?
To comfortably afford rent in Bellingham, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bellingham?
Bellingham's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).