Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Bellingham, WA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,995. This is +5%, or $94, higher than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

442

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,995. This is +5%, or $94, higher than the national average.

$2.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
61%
13%
7%
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 increased by 5% 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 $1,825. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,575 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Bellingham, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,570

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,837

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,975

11%

No Change

Studio

$1,395

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,837

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,975

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

No Change

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$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

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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$2,595

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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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0000 E Horton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Guide Meridian condo for rent in Bellingham

0000 Horton, M Room 1 March 2026, Bellingham WA

0000 E Horton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

1 bed

1 bath

$740

Condo for rent

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3440 Northwest Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

3440 Northwest Ave

3440 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

2329 Orleans - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

2329 Orleans

2329 Orleans St, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes

4018 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,550–$1,595

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Spacious 2 Bedroom - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Spacious 2 Bedroom

2233 Woburn St, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

The 1800 Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

The 1800 Place Apartments

1800 Alabama St, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

Wildwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Wildwood Apartments

3206 W Maplewood Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent

1116 E Maryland St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roosevelt apartment for rent in Bellingham

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Apartment for rent