What's the average rent in Bellingham, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Bellingham, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Bellingham, WA is $2,285 per month, which is 20% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,285

-3.9%-$92 decrease month-over-month

1.6%$35 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

507

APARTMENTS

$2,143

HOUSES

$3,550

TOWNHOUSES

$2,550

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Bellingham, WA at $2,143 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,550 per month. Townhomes average $2,550 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,525
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$2,550
4 Bedrooms	$3,439
All	$2,285

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Bellingham, WA is $1,525 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,439 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$2,550
4 Bedrooms	$2,950
All	$2,550

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Bellingham, WA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,550 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,950 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,550
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,100
All	$1,811

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,550 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,100 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,889
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,850
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$3,550

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Bellingham, WA is $1,889 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom house.