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Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Western Washington University, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bellingham
$1,882/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,882 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $68 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellingham
305
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bellingham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Western Washington University, WA
Average rent prices in Bellingham have increased by 12% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Western Washington University, WA
Rent prices in Bellingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bellingham is $1,795, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 | - | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,689 | - | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | - | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,447 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,585 | - | 2% |
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 Western Washington University, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,795 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,100 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,689
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,447
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,585
Last year
2%
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 Western Washington University, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,795
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in Western Washington University, 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.
Discover rentals in Western Washington University, WA
5d+ ago
2329 Orleans St, Bellingham, WA 98229
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3440 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3327 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Puget house for rent in Bellingham
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
House for rent
Available Apr 2
5d+ ago
Cornwall Park condo for rent in Bellingham
1800 J St #A, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Columbia house for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
3 baths
$4,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Sunnyland house for rent in Bellingham
2533 James St #2531, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Whatcom Falls house for rent in Bellingham
1171 Newton St #NA, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
Available Aug 7
2h ago
1300 Mckenzie Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,875–$2,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895–$1,950
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1002 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2011 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
5 beds
2 baths
$3,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,280–$2,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1117 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,233
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3100 Ferry Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
511 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1316 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,034–$2,450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895–$1,950
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1211 Jersey St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 110 S Ashley Street & 140 S Ashley Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095–$2,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Western Washington University, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Bellingham rental market.
How much is rent in Bellingham?
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,882 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellingham?
Average rent prices in Bellingham have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Bellingham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bellingham is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $68 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Bellingham?
To comfortably afford rent in Bellingham, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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).