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Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Bellingham
$1,707/mo
36%vs previous year
The average rent in South Bellingham is $1,707 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $192 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Bellingham
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Bellingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
Average rent prices in South Bellingham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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
South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
Rent prices in South Bellingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Bellingham is $2,197, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in South Bellingham run $1,417 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,224.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,415 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,675 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | 18% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $2,412 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,180 | No Change | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alabama Hill | $2,111 | |
Columbia | $1,997 | |
Samish Hill | $1,922 | |
South Hill | $2,000 | |
South Poplar | $1,425 | |
Whatcom Falls | $1,999 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,197 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,322 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,950 | 61% | 15% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,415
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,412
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,180
Last year
6%
South Poplar
Average rent
$1,425
Alabama Hill
Average rent
$2,111
Columbia
Average rent
$1,997
Samish Hill
Average rent
$1,922
South Hill
Average rent
$2,000
Whatcom Falls
Average rent
$1,999
Apartments
Average rent
$2,197
Condos
Average rent
$2,322
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
61%
Last year
15%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Bellingham, 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 South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Bellingham and South Poplar by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Bellingham
10%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA is 20% higher than the median rent in South Poplar, Abbotsford, BC.
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22h ago
2707 Connelly Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2707 Connelly Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
22h ago
2707 Connelly Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
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Frequently asked questions for South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Bellingham rental market.
How much is rent in South Bellingham?
The average rent in South Bellingham is $1,707 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Bellingham?
Average rent prices in South Bellingham have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.
How does South Bellingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Bellingham is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Bellingham?
To comfortably afford rent in South Bellingham, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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).