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Average Rent in Bellingham 98226 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Bellingham 98226, Bellingham, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,813/mo
▼ 0.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,000/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
48
available now
Bellingham 98226 vs Bellingham, WA Average
Bellingham 98226 is the same price as the Bellingham, WA average . The citywide average is $1,813/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bellingham 98226?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Bellingham 98226 is $1,813 per month across 3 apartment communities and 48 available units. Rents have decreased $7 (0.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Windermere Property Management Bellingham starting at $1,000/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,125/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,588/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,808/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,525/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,100/mo.
Prices range from $1,000 to $3,100 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Bellingham 98226 Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bellingham 98226
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bellingham 98226
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windermere Property Management Bellingham | $1,000/mo | $1,823/mo | 46 | 3.6 |
| Tullwood Apartments | $1,450/mo | $1,450/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| The Meadows by Vintage | $1,730/mo | $1,730/mo | 1 | 3.6 |
Google Search Trends for Bellingham 98226 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bellingham 98226
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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 98226
We only have live rent data for Bellingham 98226 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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