Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Average rent in
Bellingham, WA
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Last updated on December 14, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $105, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,795
6%Total rentals
257
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $105, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 3% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,695. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,500 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,795. Houses for rent in Bellingham, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,572.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,525 |  1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,795 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 3% | |
Studio | $1,325 | No Change | 3% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchwoods | $1,550 | |
Central Business District | $1,650 | |
Fairhaven | $1,925 | |
Guide Meridian | $1,895 | |
Happy Valley | $1,695 | |
Mount Baker | $1,850 | |
Puget | $1,775 | |
Roosevelt | $1,750 | |
Samish Hill | $2,019 | |
Sehome | $1,785 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,695 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,572 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Sehome
Average rent
$1,785
Guide Meridian
Average rent
$1,895
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,695
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,650
Birchwoods
Average rent
$1,550
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,750
Puget
Average rent
$1,775
Samish Hill
Average rent
$2,019
Mount Baker
Average rent
$1,850
Fairhaven
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,572
Last 30 days
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
6%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.
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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.
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 |
Discover rentals in Bellingham, WA
2d ago
2500 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$1,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1014 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
916 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1h ago
4018 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98226
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,675
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1019 Lenora Ct, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3440 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1010 North Garden Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1333 Puget St, Bellingham, WA 98229
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1231 Chuckanut Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
4 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Dec 6
5d+ ago
South Hill house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
2 baths
$4,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Edgemoor house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
3d ago
1305 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$3,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1215 12th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mount Baker apartment for rent in Bellingham
2314 Weatherby Way #423, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 25
4d ago
20 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1203 West Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995–$3,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Birchwoods apartment for rent in Bellingham
2728 Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
545 East Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$2,230
Apartment for rent
2d ago
936 24th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 Tull Court, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1818 D Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
611 Paloma Lane, Bellingham, WA 98226
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
258 East Bakerview Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1615 J Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
801 North Garden Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1111 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1304 Ellis Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1806 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham, WA 98229
2 beds
1 bath
$2,075
House for rent
Available May 27
3d ago
1010 North Garden Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,400–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2836 Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3116 Orleans Street, Bellingham, WA 98226
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2300 Taylor Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Birchwoods apartment for rent in Bellingham
2728 Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
611 Paloma Lane, Bellingham, WA 98226
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
801 North Garden Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1615 J Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$1,795–$1,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1111 North Forest Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1471 Moore Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
282 Tull Place, Bellingham, WA 98226
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3010 Ferry Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5