Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bellingham, WA

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.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,799

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

242

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
22%
51%
20%
6%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

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 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.

Rent comparables in
Bellingham, WA

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%

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%

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$1,799
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bellingham, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Anacortes, WA.

More data insights and reports

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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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1 bed

1 bath

$775

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$900

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2d ago

8

Very good

916 N Forest St

916 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes

4018 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,675

Apartment for rent

730 Telegraph - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8

Very good

730 Telegraph

730 Telegraph Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1019 Lenora Court - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

1019 Lenora Court

1019 Lenora Ct, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,399

Apartment for rent

North Street Station - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

8.8

Very good

North Street Station

2609 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,750

Apartment for rent

1333 Puget St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1333 Puget St.

1333 Puget St, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent