Average Rent in Bellingham, WA
9 apartment buildings, 35 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,800/mo
market average
Cheapest
$813/mo
Samish Commons
Properties
9
tracked daily
Units
35
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 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 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Samish Commons
1000 Otis St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
The Wilder
900 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Tullwood Apartments
4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Woodrose Apartments
3353 Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Park View Village Apartments
425 Stuart Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Park Place Apartments
3928 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Regency Park Apartments
2050 Fraser St, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samish Commons 1000 Otis St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA | $813 | $813 | $1.68 | 4.2 (20) | 1 |
| 2 | The Wilder 900 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA | $998 | $1,149 | -- | 3.9 (237) | 10 |
| 3 | Tullwood Apartments 4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,045 | $1,432 | $2.09 | 3.9 (70) | 3 |
| 4 | Woodrose Apartments 3353 Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,341 | $1,341 | $3.08 | 4.6 (167) | 1 |
| 5 | Park View Village Apartments 425 Stuart Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,585 | $1,757 | $2.78 | 4.9 (17) | 3 |
| 6 | Park Place Apartments 3928 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA | $1,695 | $2,059 | $2.80 | 3.4 (19) | 7 |
| 7 | Regency Park Apartments 2050 Fraser St, Bellingham, WA 98229, USA | $1,711 | $1,711 | $1.46 | 3.6 (205) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Samish Commons
4.2 (20)1000 Otis St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
The Wilder
3.9 (237)900 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA
Tullwood Apartments
3.9 (70)4370 / 4380 Tull Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Woodrose Apartments
4.6 (167)3353 Racine St, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Park View Village Apartments
4.9 (17)425 Stuart Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Park Place Apartments
3.4 (19)3928 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA
Bellingham, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,800 per month, based on 35 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $813 at Samish Commons to $1,900 at Fairhaven Harbor.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218/mo | $998/mo | 13 |
| 1 Bed | $1,714/mo | $813/mo | 9 |
| 2 Bed | $2,193/mo | $1,341/mo | 6 |
| 3 Bed | $2,676/mo | $1,730/mo | 5 |
| 4 Bed | $2,606/mo | $1,711/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Bellingham, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Bellingham, WA averages $1,714/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,193/mo. At the local median household income of $65,821, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Bellingham, WA at $1,478/mo. The current tracked market average runs 22% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Bellingham, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,800/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($813/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in Bellingham, WA is $65,821 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bellingham, WA
Overall prices in Bellingham, WA runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bellingham, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,800 |
| Utilities | $471 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,123 |
| Healthcare | $548 |
| Other goods and services | $877 |
| Estimated total | $5,386/mo |
Population
92,367
Median household income
$65,821
Census median rent
$1,478/mo
Rent as % of income
37.3%
Median age
34.5
Mean commute
19 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Washington
How Bellingham, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Bellingham, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,909 | +62% | 51 |
| Kennewick, WA | $1,409 | -22% | 11 |
| Vancouver, WA | $2,216 | +23% | 10 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,558 | -13% | 10 |
| Richland, WA | $1,651 | -8% | 10 |
| Renton, WA | $2,256 | +25% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bellingham, WA?
The average rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,800 per month, based on 35 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Bellingham, WA?
The lowest available rent in Bellingham, WA starts at $813 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Bellingham, WA average $1,714/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $813/mo across 9 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Bellingham, WA average $2,193/mo. Units start from $1,341/mo across 6 units currently listed.
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