Average Rent in Bellingham, WA
4 apartment buildings, 48 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,813/mo
Cheapest
$1,000/mo
Properties
4
Units
48
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Bellingham, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Bellingham, WA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Windermere Property Management Bellingham
541 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Tullwood Apartments
4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
The Meadows by Vintage
355 Meadowbrook Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Fairhaven Harbor
1310 9th St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windermere Property Management Bellingham 541 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,000 | $1,823 | $2.13 | 3.6 (320) | 46 |
| 2 | Tullwood Apartments 4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,450 | $1,450 | $2.33 | 3.9 (70) | 1 |
| 3 | The Meadows by Vintage 355 Meadowbrook Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,730 | $1,730 | $1.54 | 3.6 (112) | 1 |
| 4 | Fairhaven Harbor 1310 9th St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (18) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Windermere Property Management Bellingham
3.6 (320)541 W Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Tullwood Apartments
3.9 (70)4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
The Meadows by Vintage
3.6 (112)355 Meadowbrook Ct, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Fairhaven Harbor
4.4 (18)1310 9th St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Bellingham, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,813 per month, based on 48 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,000 at Windermere Property Management Bellingham to $1,730 at The Meadows by Vintage.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,125/mo | $1,000/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,588/mo | $1,325/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $1,808/mo | $1,500/mo | 21 |
| 3 Bed | $2,525/mo | $1,730/mo | 6 |
| 4 Bed | $3,100/mo | $3,100/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellingham, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,813/mo.
Comfortable income
$87,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,000/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Cost of living in Bellingham, WA
We only have live rent data for Bellingham, WA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,813 |
| Estimated total | $1,813/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Bellingham, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bellingham, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,866 | +58% | 51 |
| Renton, WA | $1,772 | -2% | 15 |
| Kent, WA | $1,598 | -12% | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,121 | +17% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,584 | -13% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,474 | -19% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellingham, WA?
The average rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,813 per month, based on 48 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bellingham, WA?
The lowest available rent in Bellingham, WA starts at $1,000 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham, WA average $1,588/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,325/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bellingham, WA average $1,808/mo. Units start from $1,500/mo across 21 units currently listed.
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