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$1,695 - 2,995
Park Place Apartments
3928 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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14
$2,375 - 2,400
New York Apartments
930 22Nd Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 17, 2024
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South Hill
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$1,000 - 1,200
Gateway Lofts
202 E. Holly Street Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,475 - 1,825
Monterra Apartments
487 31st St Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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55
$1,521 - 2,108
Mahogany Manor
Deal
1300 Mahogany Avenue Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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11
$565 - 1,850
Hamlet Townhomes
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921- 927 21St Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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South Hill
8
$1,130 - 1,190
Robin's Nest
2841-2843 W Maplewood Avenue Bellingham, WA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Birchwood
22
$1,547 - 2,760
Crescent
Deal
430 West Stuart Road Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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8
$1,325 - 2,320
Inglewood Apartments
3025 Ferry Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,525 - 2,600
Viking View
Deal
920 22Nd Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jul. 1, 2024
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South Hill
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$1,650
24th Street Apartments
1034 24Th Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,175
Laurel Court
1025 23Rd Street Bellingham, WA
Studio | Aug. 12, 2024
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15
$1,547 - 2,943
Meadows At June Road
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4330-4336 Fuchsia Drive Bellingham, WA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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50
$2,850 - 3,995
Alpengrove
Deal
4226-4268 Cameo Ln Bellingham, WA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$2,050
Bella Mar
839 N State Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jun. 25, 2024
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$865 - 2,550
Harvard Suites
Deal
705 32Nd Street Bellingham, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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7
$1,750 - 1,825
2220 & 2240 Douglas
2220 Douglas Avenue Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 6, 2024
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11
$2,265
Rhododendron Court
1016 24Th Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 19, 2024
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$1,730 - 2,480
Eliza
525 Darby Drive Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050 - 1,150
1118 N Forest
1118 N Forest Street Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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Sehome
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$925
1021 Newell St
Bellingham, WA
Studio | Aug. 30, 2024
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20
3D Tour
$1,250 - 1,895
Dupont Station
804 Dupont St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,150
1006 N Gdn
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 18, 2024
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6
$875
1001 22Nd St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Aug. 23, 2024
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14
$1,590
Cox, 709 N Forest Street
709 N Forest St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Sep. 4, 2024
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3D Tour
$1,375
Taylor Place Apartments
900 22nd St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Jun. 27, 2024
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South Hill
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$1,850
1025 Potter St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 3, 2024
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Puget
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$1,200
Doug 1608
1608 E St Bellingham, WA
Studio | Jun. 14, 2024
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Lettered Streets
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$1,640
1315 Puget St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 18, 2024
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Puget
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$4,200
Preleasing: Spacious 4 Bdrm, 3 Bath Home In Cedar Ridge Development!
907 Nevada St Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Aug. 5, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?

Bellingham Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,340 $920 - $1,650
1BR $1,500 $1,060 - $1,970
2BR $1,810 $1,600 - $2,600
3BR $2,530 $1,990 - $3,020
4+BR $3,540 $2,680 - $6,250
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Bellingham, WA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 8,267 apartments available in Bellingham.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham is around $1,340 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bellingham is around $1,500 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham is around $1,810 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Bellingham, WA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, the average rent price is $1,810 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,620 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA?

Based on average rent prices in Bellingham, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $54,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Bellingham Apartment

Bellingham is the furthest north city in the lower United States. Its proximity to Canada results in the city often enjoying a lot of tourist traffic as Canadian's come down to enjoy vacations or to shop at cheaper American prices. The city of 80,000 also provides its citizens with easy access to major cities like Vancouver and Seattle, making the location very appealing.

Western Washington University employs over 1,500 people in Bellingham, making it the second largest employer in the city. It also enrolls more than 15,000 students annually. The WWU Vikings are a member of NCAA Division II.

When to Search

Give yourself a good amount of time to look for an apartment in Bellingham, as the supply is often low. January through April is probably the best time of year to look for an apartment. The hardest time is no doubt September, when many WWU students have occupied the available rental housing.

Staying in the Know

When you want to rent a place in Bellingham, come with all of your supporting documentation with you when you meet landlords. That way, if you like the place you can fill out the application on the spot. Letters confirming school enrolment or employment, letters of reference and credit reports are all good items to have on hand.

Life in Bellingham

Transportation

Cars have their drawbacks in Bellingham, especially due to the price of parking at the University. The roads are also a bit of a confusing maze. However, bicycles are a great way to navigate the city, and the WTA also operates buses. There is also a water taxi for those who want to the San Juan Islands.

Where to play

Outdoor entertainment is a huge reason that people move to Bellingham, as there is nearby skiing, whale watching, fishing, and more. To enjoy local nightlife, the downtown district provides a lot of options within a short walk of each other. Typical of cities in the northwest, Bellingham has wholly embraced the craft beer movement. The town hosts "April Brews Day" on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the fine art of brewing.

Neighborhoods

Alabama Hill
Birchwood
Cornwall Park
Fairhaven
Guide Meridian
Lettered Streets
Meridian
Puget
Samish
Sehome
South Hill
WWU

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Campuses Nearby

Western Washington University
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Bellingham:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2024 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2024 key findings and figures for the Bellingham rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Bellingham and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Bellingham average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$2,250
$1,690
$1,130
$560
$0
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May. 2024
1 BR       2 BR

Bellingham Rent Prices Decrease From April to May

Bellingham rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a -0.98% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,521.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Bellingham experienced a -1.34% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,834.0.

May Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
$2,082
$1,949
$1,550
$1,536
$1,334
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Bellingham and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Bellingham over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 3 of the Bellingham suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Blaine, WA, Friday Harbor, WA, Lynden, WA .

  • Rent decreased in Sumas, WA.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Bellingham.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Bellingham.

May 2024 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Bellingham, WA
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,056
$3,039
$2,377
$2,336
$1,913
$1,536
$1,300
$1,283
$1,178
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Bellingham Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bellingham over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Bellingham average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Bellingham and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Bellingham and suburbs

1 BR May 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR May 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,536.0 -0.97% $1,859.0 -2.77%
Blaine, WA $2,082.0 1.02% $2,473.0 -1.20%
Friday Harbor, WA $1,949.0 0.41% $2,347.0 2.71%
Lynden, WA $1,334.0 1.21% $1,702.0 1.79%
Sumas, WA $1,550.0 -6.57% $1,958.0 1.29%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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