What is the average rent of an apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent of an apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,831 per month. This is about 7% lower than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Bellingham, WA?

In the last year, the average rent in Bellingham, WA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,900 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Bellingham, WA was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.

The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,550 per month. That is about $155 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

There are 477 available rental listings in Bellingham, WA.

Some neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA include: Happy Valley , Sudden Valley , Roosevelt , Barkley , Birchwood .

Bellingham, WA includes zip codes such as: 98226 , 98225 , 98229 , 98227 , 98228 .

Some nearby cities include: Alger , Ferndale , Everson , Lummi Island , Nooksack . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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Bellingham, WA 98225
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512 Darby Dr #313,
Bellingham, WA 98226
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2423 Old Lakeway Dr,
Bellingham, WA 98229
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1112 E Maple St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
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1200 Billy Frank Jr St #106,
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Horton Rd,
Bellingham, WA 98226
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Apartments For Rent Near Bellingham, WA

Rent in Bellingham, WA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent stayed about the same in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.

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In September 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,550	$1,889	$2,500	$3,180	$2,064
Townhomes	—	$2,200	$2,567	$2,550	$2,550
Apartments and Condos	$1,595	$1,850	$2,200	$3,200	$1,880
Houses	$1,472	$2,595	$2,958	$3,495	$3,178

What is the average rent of an apartment in Bellingham, WA?
The average rent of an apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,831 per month. This is about 7% lower than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Bellingham, WA?
In the last year, the average rent in Bellingham, WA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $1,900 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Bellingham, WA?
In the last year, the average rent in Bellingham, WA was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.
How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Bellingham, WA?
The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,550 per month. That is about $155 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
How many available rental listings are in Bellingham, WA?
There are 477 available rental listings in Bellingham, WA.
What are some neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA?
Some neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA include: Happy Valley, Sudden Valley, Roosevelt, Barkley, Birchwood.
What are some zip codes in Bellingham, WA?
Bellingham, WA includes zip codes such as: 98226, 98225, 98229, 98227, 98228.
What are some cities near Bellingham, WA?
Some nearby cities include: Alger, Ferndale, Everson, Lummi Island, Nooksack. These cities may have more rental options to explore.