Average Rent in 98226, Whatcom County, WA

Current Versus Historical 98226, Whatcom County, WA Rents

98226 rentals average $1,275 for a studio rental to $2,813 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $29 (2.17%) year-over-year from $1,346 to $1,375. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $51 (3.26%) year-over-year from $1,562 to $1,613. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (2.96%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $1,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $46 (-1.88%) year-over-year from $2,441 to $2,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $103 (-3.47%) year-over-year from $2,953 to $2,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.42% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.31% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.88	$1,375	$1,346 (2.17%)	$1,184 (16.17%)
1 BR	$2.56	$1,613	$1,562 (3.26%)	$1,132 (42.49%)
2 BR	$2.05	$1,800	$1,748 (2.96%)	$1,465 (22.87%)
3 BR	$1.80	$2,395	$2,441 (-1.88%)	$2,000 (19.75%)
4+ BR	$1.72	$2,850	$2,953 (-3.47%)	$2,550 (11.76%)

Historical Rents in 98226, Whatcom County, WA

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Top Cities Near 98226

There are a total of 1 cities nearby 98226. The average rent in 98226 is currently $1,900 per month. Our records show that Bellingham, WA, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 98226, Whatcom County, WA is Bellingham, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $1,900 per month.

Let's compare 98226, Whatcom County, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 98226, Whatcom County, WA is 1.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 98226, Whatcom County, WA are about 0.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near 98226, Whatcom County, WA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bellingham, WA	$1,290	$1,475	$1,798	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near 98226

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near 98226. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near 98226, Whatcom County, WA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near 98226, Whatcom County, WA is currently around $2,138 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 98226's average rent, which is only $1,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 98226, Happy Valley has the most affordable average rent at $1,725 per month. Whereas, at $2,550 average rent per month, Sehome is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 98226. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA	$1,300	$1,450	$1,763	$1,725
Sehome, Bellingham, WA	$1,300	$1,350	$1,895	$2,550

Top Counties Near 98226

There are a total of 2 counties located by 98226, Whatcom County, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Whatcom, WA. It's average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,900, Whatcom, WA is the most expensive county by 98226, Whatcom County, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in 98226, Whatcom County, WA is 1.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 98226, Whatcom County, WA is 7.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 98226, Whatcom County, WA is 0.83% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 1 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Whatcom, WA	$1,290	$1,475	$1,785	$1,900

Top Zipcodes Near 98226

There is one zipcode in or near 98226, Whatcom County, WA. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,900.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near 98226, Whatcom County, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98225, WA	$1,290	$1,463	$1,800	$1,900

Frequently Asked Questions - 98226 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 98226, Whatcom County, WA?

The average monthly rental price for 98226, Whatcom County, WA apartments for rent is approximately $1,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 98226, Whatcom County, WA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 98226, Whatcom County, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in 98226, Whatcom County, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $2.88. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 98226.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 98226, Whatcom County, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $2.56. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 98226.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 98226, Whatcom County, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $2.05. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 98226.

How have rent prices in 98226, Whatcom County, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 98226, Whatcom County, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 98226, Whatcom County, WA?

A reasonable rent price in 98226, Whatcom County, WA is around $1,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.