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Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Western Washington University, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Bellingham
$1,850/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Bellingham is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bellingham
251
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 14% 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 $1,775, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham run $1,610 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | - | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,605 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,850 | - |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,297 | - | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,275 | - | 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 Western Washington University, WA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,775 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,872 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,605
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last year
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 Western Washington University, WA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,775
Condos
Average rent
$1,872
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
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
1124 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
2 baths
$780–$825
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Lettered Streets apartment for rent in Bellingham
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2500 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229
1 bed
1 bath
$800–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1254 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1404 11th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750–$3,575
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1203 W Holly St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Columbia house for rent in Bellingham
2 beds
2 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
20 Bellwether Way, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,495
Apartment for rent
18h ago
490 S State St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,595
Apartment for rent
19h ago
2011 Knox Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
2 baths
$3,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
2 baths
$2,280–$2,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 23rd St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
511 E Chestnut St, Bellingham, WA 98225
3 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1111 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2305 Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
4 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1440 10th St, Bellingham, WA 98225
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1615 J St, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 beds
2 baths
$1,895
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Sehome apartment for rent in Bellingham
3 beds
1 bath
$2,145
$1,966
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1020 23rd St, Bellingham, WA 98225
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
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 $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bellingham?
Average rent prices in Bellingham have increased by 14% 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 $50 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 $74,000/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).