Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Bellingham, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 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. Renters are paying $70 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Bellingham sits 4.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 361 total rentals available. This positions Bellingham as a moderately priced market with a smaller rental inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Bellingham rent for about $1,435/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,850/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month. The range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Bellingham
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellingham
361
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bellingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bellingham, WA
Average rent prices in Bellingham have remained the same 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham run $1,635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,435 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchwoods | $1,650 | |
Central Business District | $1,657 | |
Guide Meridian | $1,850 | |
Happy Valley | $1,697 | |
Lettered Streets | $1,595 | |
Meridian | $1,725 | |
Mount Baker | $1,962 | |
Puget | $2,012 | |
Roosevelt | $2,100 | |
Sehome | $2,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,045 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,725 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Sehome
Average rent
$2,075
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,657
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,697
Guide Meridian
Average rent
$1,850
Meridian
Average rent
$1,725
Lettered Streets
Average rent
$1,595
Roosevelt
Average rent
$2,100
Mount Baker
Average rent
$1,962
Birchwoods
Average rent
$1,650
Puget
Average rent
$2,012
Apartments
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
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.
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
4%lower than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bellingham, WA is 33% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,750
5%$2,400
5%$1,976
5%$2,300
10%$1,700
7%$1,975
1%$1,995
68%$1,737
5%$2,995
10%$1,897
5%$2,600
3%$2,700
15%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
$700
Condo for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Sehome apartment for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
910 Gladstone St, Bellingham, WA 98229
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
19h ago
135 Prince Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,935
Apartment for rent
1d 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 Oct 3
5d+ ago
Columbia house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$3,995
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bellingham
1710 Sapphire Trl, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
54m ago
3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,280–$2,325
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Mount Baker apartment for rent in Bellingham
1401 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
19h ago
201 Tull Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,395
Apartment for rent
19h ago
282 200- 282 Tull Place, Bellingham, WA 98226
3 beds
2 baths
$2,495–$2,695
Apartment for rent
23h ago
511 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3131 Ferry Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1020 23rd St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
2 baths
$2,750–$2,850
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1016 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
1 bath
$2,655–$2,888
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2170 Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3–4 beds
2 baths
$2,095–$2,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2011 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
5 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1111 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,250
Price drop
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 July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellingham?
Average rent prices in Bellingham have remained the same 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 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bellingham?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Bellingham are Lettered Streets ($1,595/mo), Birchwoods ($1,650/mo), and Central Business District ($1,657/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bellingham average around $1,590/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,850/month.
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).