Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Ferndale, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ferndale, WA rent rose 9.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters are paying $277 more per month on average than last year, despite a modest 0.8% month-to-month decline from May to June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Ferndale is 2.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, making it a slightly pricier market with a total of 52 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ferndale rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,842/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,975/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Ferndale rose 45.9% year over year, a notable increase compared to the citywide rise of 9.3%. This segment's growth stands out in the local rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Ferndale
$1,995/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Ferndale is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ferndale
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ferndale, WA
Average rent prices in Ferndale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Ferndale, WA
Rent prices in Ferndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ferndale is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,842 | 9% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $2,975 | 2% | 70% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ferndale, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 25% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
70%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ferndale, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ferndale and Bellingham by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ferndale
2%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, WA is 8% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, WA.
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21%Discover rentals in Ferndale, WA
2d ago
5738 2nd Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6067 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Ferndale
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5705 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
4 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Dec 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
5 beds
3 baths
$5,450
House for rent
Available Dec 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Feb 1
1h ago
2363 2363 - 2375 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Ferndale
4364 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
1848 Eastgate Loop, Ferndale, WA 98248
3 beds
2 baths
$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5705 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5705 Hendrickson Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
5445 Blue Sky Way #NA, Ferndale, WA 98248
5 beds
3 baths
$3,990
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Ferndale
5797 Golden Eagle Dr #102, Ferndale, WA 98248
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ferndale
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
House for rent
1h ago
2363 2363 - 2375 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6067 Portal Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Ferndale
4364 Saltspring Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
5760 Legoe Ave, Ferndale, WA 98248
3 beds
2 baths
$1,885
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ferndale, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Ferndale rental market.
How much is rent in Ferndale?
The average rent in Ferndale is $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ferndale?
Average rent prices in Ferndale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Ferndale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ferndale is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ferndale?
To comfortably afford rent in Ferndale, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ferndale?
Ferndale's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 4.8% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom rents declined 4.3% year over year.
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).