Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Bellingham, WA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,895. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,895

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

310

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Bellingham, WA is $1,895. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
21%
45%
25%
7%
$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 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 $1,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,814. Houses for rent in Bellingham, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,850

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,995

7%

4%

Studio

$1,375

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

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$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bellingham, WA is 26% 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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Discover rentals in Bellingham, WA

1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St

1200 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St, Bellingham, WA 98225

1–3 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Cresthaven MHP LLC - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.1

Very good

Cresthaven MHP LLC

2500 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229

1 bed

1 bath

$800–$1,700

Apartment for rent

135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court

135 Prince Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,095–$1,475

Apartment for rent

2328 Queen St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roosevelt apartment for rent in Bellingham

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Belleau Woods Apartment Homes

4018 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$1,700

Apartment for rent

BH T Valencia Street (2243) - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

BH T Valencia Street (2243)

2243 Valencia St, Bellingham, WA 98229

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1019 Lenora Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

1019 Lenora Court

1019 Lenora Ct, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,399

Apartment for rent

3440 Northwest Ave - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.4

Very good

3440 Northwest Ave

3440 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent