Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Last updated on January 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,799. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,799. This is -5%, or $101, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,700. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,525 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 $2,699.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,536 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,135 | 5% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,397 | 2% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchwoods | $1,650 | |
Central Business District | $1,525 | |
Cornwall Park | $1,710 | |
Fairhaven | $2,075 | |
Guide Meridian | $1,895 | |
Happy Valley | $1,695 | |
Mount Baker | $1,935 | |
Puget | $1,775 | |
Roosevelt | $1,770 | |
Sehome | $1,925 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,699 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,536
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,135
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Guide Meridian
Average rent
$1,895
Sehome
Average rent
$1,925
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,695
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,770
Mount Baker
Average rent
$1,935
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,525
Birchwoods
Average rent
$1,650
Puget
Average rent
$1,775
Fairhaven
Average rent
$2,075
Cornwall Park
Average rent
$1,710
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Median rent prices in Bellingham, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anacortes, WA.
Bellingham
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bellingham, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 18% higher |
Groceries | 7% higher |
Health | 16% higher |
Housing | 41% higher |
Transportation | 21% higher |
Utilities | 5% lower |
5d+ ago
Guide Meridian condo for rent in Bellingham
0000 E Horton Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Happy Valley house for rent in Bellingham
2203 Happy Ct #2, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Dec 15
2d ago
916 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
10h ago
4018 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,675
Apartment for rent
6h ago
730 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1019 Lenora Ct, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2609 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1333 Puget St, Bellingham, WA 98229
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1311 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$4,751–$10,383
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1231 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
4 beds
2 baths
$8,500
House for rent
Available Jan 30
5d+ ago
Edgemoor house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
1d ago
Edgemoor house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,700
House for rent
2d ago
1203 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295–$3,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1215 12th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$3,195
Apartment for rent
22h ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,835
Apartment for rent
3h ago
545 E Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$2,350
Apartment for rent
5h ago
201 Tull Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825–$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
490 S State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2305 Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1002 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$2,190
Apartment for rent
5h ago
201 Tull Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1000 W Indiana St #NA, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
House for rent
Available Jan 10
3h ago
4265 Creston Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,675–$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
801 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2522 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
263 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950–$1,975
Apartment for rent
4h ago
100 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio
1 bath
$1,225–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825–$1,895
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,825–$1,895
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,716
$2,461
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1010 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1405 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Bellingham
5459 Hannegan Rd #1, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5h ago
707 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
6h ago
730 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Price drop
Apartment for rent