Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Ferndale, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ferndale rent stands today

    Ferndale, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,975/month. Renters are paying $42 less per month on average than last year, with a modest 0.5% increase month over month.

  • Ferndale is 1.8% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier market with 54 total rentals available for choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,372/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,600/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options in Ferndale.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Ferndale has risen 20.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This change corresponds to stronger demand or pricing dynamics in smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Ferndale

$1,975/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Ferndale is $1,975 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $35 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ferndale

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ferndale rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,750, 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

$1,372

9%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,500

7%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,750

5%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,372

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$1,975
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

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.

Discover rentals in Ferndale, WA

2148 E View Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

2148 E View Place

2148 E View Pl, Ferndale, WA 98248

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

2073 Cherry St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ferndale

House for rent

5752 Legoe Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ferndale

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

2379 Main St #C106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ferndale

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 15

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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 $1,975 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ferndale?

Average rent prices in Ferndale have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $35 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 $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ferndale average around $1,320/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,740/month.

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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