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Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairhaven
$2,472/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairhaven is $2,472 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $572 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairhaven
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairhaven rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Average rent prices in Fairhaven have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,880, whereas a house costs $2,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairhaven run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,387 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,562 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,927 |  9% | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $2,285 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | No Change | 46% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Business District | $1,675 | |
Happy Valley | $1,630 | |
Sehome | $1,800 | |
South Hill | $1,895 | |
Wwu | $1,895 | |
York | $2,517 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,880 | 5% | 14% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 17% | 19% | |
Houses | $2,822 | 10% | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,387
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,927
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,285
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
46%
Central Business District
Average rent
$1,675
Happy Valley
Average rent
$1,630
Sehome
Average rent
$1,800
South Hill
Average rent
$1,895
Wwu
Average rent
$1,895
York
Average rent
$2,517
Apartments
Average rent
$1,880
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,822
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
23%
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
30%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA is 48% higher than the median rent in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA.
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2d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
0–2 baths
$2,495–$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Fairhaven house for rent in Bellingham
5 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
14h ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
1130 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
0–2 baths
$2,495–$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
1130 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Fairhaven condo for rent in Bellingham
960 Harris Ave #302, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$2,880
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
0–2 baths
$2,495–$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1305 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,450–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
1130 13th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995–$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,472 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairhaven?
Average rent prices in Fairhaven have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Fairhaven rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairhaven is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $572 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 $99,000/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).