Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairhaven
$1,985/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairhaven is $1,985 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $35 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairhaven
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairhaven rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Average rent prices in Fairhaven have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Rent prices in Fairhaven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairhaven is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairhaven run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,402 |  1% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,545 | 1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | 1% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,375 | 49% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,675 | |
Happy Valley | $1,897 | |
Sehome | $2,195 | |
South Hill | $2,200 | |
Wwu | $1,725 | |
York | $2,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $3,450 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,402
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
49%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,675
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,897
Sehome
Average rent
$2,195
South Hill
Average rent
$2,200
Wwu
Average rent
$1,725
York
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairhaven, 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.
How does rent in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fairhaven and Central Business District by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairhaven
2%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA is 19% higher than the median rent in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA.
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Discover rentals in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
5d+ ago
Fairhaven apartment for rent in Bellingham
5 beds
1.5 baths
$3,900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1130 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairhaven condo for rent in Bellingham
Studio
1 bath
$1,575
Condo for rent
1d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,750
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1130 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$2,750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairhaven rental market.
How much is rent in Fairhaven?
The average rent in Fairhaven is $1,985 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairhaven?
Average rent prices in Fairhaven have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
How does Fairhaven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairhaven is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairhaven?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairhaven, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).