Average Rent in Bellingham, WA

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Current Versus Historical Bellingham, WA Rents

Bellingham rentals average $1,478 for a studio rental to $3,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,850, or roughly $34 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $43 (2.96%) year-over-year from $1,435 to $1,478. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (10.59%) year-over-year from $1,650 to $1,825. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,000 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (3.33%) year-over-year from $2,250 to $2,325. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $388 (-10.82%) year-over-year from $3,588 to $3,200. 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 up by 1.49% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.78% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.78% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$42.52	$1,478	$1,435 (2.96%)	$1,269 (16.41%)
1 BR	$36.63	$1,825	$1,650 (10.59%)	$1,378 (32.49%)
2 BR	$28.24	$2,000	$2,000 (0.00%)	$1,725 (15.94%)
3 BR	$25.04	$2,325	$2,250 (3.33%)	$2,457 (-5.36%)
4+ BR	$24.00	$3,200	$3,588 (-10.82%)	$3,317 (-3.52%)

Historical Rents in Bellingham, WA

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Top Zipcodes Near Bellingham

There is one zipcode in or near Bellingham, WA. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,850. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 98225, WA at $1,850 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,850 per month is 98225, WA.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Bellingham, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98225, WA	$1,498	$1,813	$2,145	$1,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Bellingham Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Bellingham, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,478 and an average price per square feet of $42.52. There are a total of 12 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Bellingham.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $36.63. There are a total of 23 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bellingham.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $28.24. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Bellingham.

How have rent prices in Bellingham, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Bellingham, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Bellingham, WA?

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