Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
Ferndale, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Ferndale

$1,917/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,917 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $17 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ferndale

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ferndale, WA

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Ferndale run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,700

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,250

7%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,100

6%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

6%

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

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

Condos

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

51%

Last year

7%

Houses

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,917
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ferndale, WA is 10% higher than the median rent in Bellingham, WA.

Discover rentals in Ferndale, WA

Quality Affordable Housing | Spacious 2, 3 & 4 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Quality Affordable Housing | Spacious 2, 3 & 4

2306 Douglas Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

3–4 beds

2 baths

$800–$1,917

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.
5084 Labounty Rd #5084 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

2 beds

1 bath

$1,485

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.
Mt. View Villas: Charming Private Apartment Centrally Located in Ferndale - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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.
2043 Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.4

Very good

2043 Washington St

2043 Washington St, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.
4825 Sucia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

4 beds

2 baths

$6,500

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.
4183 Sucia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

5 beds

3 baths

$5,450

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.
4132 Matia Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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.
2181 Marianas Lane - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.5

Very good

2181 Marianas Lane

2181 Marianas Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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.
AL2035 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

AL2035

2035 Alder St, Ferndale, WA 98248

3 beds

2 baths

$2,125

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.
1860/1862 Trigg Rd - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

1860/1862 Trigg Rd

1860/1862 Trigg Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

3 beds

2 baths

$2,175

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.
Garden Grove - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Garden Grove

2363 2363 - 2375 Main Street, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

2 baths

$1,675

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.
SI2137 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

SI2137

2137 Siddle St, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

2 baths

$1,890

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.
1860/1862 Trigg Rd - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.8

Very good

1860/1862 Trigg Rd

1860/1862 Trigg Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248

3 beds

2 baths

$2,175

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.
5747 Fallbrook Lane 4 plex - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

5747 Fallbrook Lane 4 plex

5747 Fallbrook Ln, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

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.
Mt. View Villas: Charming Private Apartment Centrally Located in Ferndale - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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.
5969 Church Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

CHURCH5969 - 1

5969 Church Rd #1, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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.
2343 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

House for rent in Ferndale

4 beds

2 baths

$2,450

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.
2028 Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

2028 Main Street

2028 Main St, Ferndale, WA 98248

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$950–$1,200

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.
6457 Malloy Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

House for rent in Ferndale

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,295

Price dropped $105Fees 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.
PINETREE - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.6

Very good

PINETREE

5775 Golden Eagle Dr, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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.

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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 $1,917 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ferndale?

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ferndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ferndale is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $17 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 $77,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ferndale?

April offers the lowest rental prices in Ferndale, running about 8.7% lower than May, which sees the highest rents of the 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).

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