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$1,393 - 1,593
Regency Park
2050 Fraser Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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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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$1,895
814 High St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,795
Tremezzo
545 E Kellogg Rd Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Nov. 18, 2025
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$1,300 - 2,350
Available For Immediate Move In - Luxurious Studios
1818 D St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Feb. 7, 2025
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$1,850
North Street Station
2609 Meridian St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Dec. 22, 2024
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$700 - 1,800
Billy Frank Properties Llc, 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr Street
1200 1210 Billy Frank Jr St Bellingham, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,250
Abbott Street Rentals Llp, 3422/3424 Abbott Street
3422 3424 Abbott St Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,800
Orca 2
1130 13th St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,950
Heron's Nest / Ask About Our Move -in Special!
2170 Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,799
619 11th St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,895 - 1,995
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!
3613 Consolidation Ave Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,795
East Ridge Apartments
110 S Ashley Street & 140 S Ashley Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 23, 2025
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$1,499
Beautiful Brand-new Apartments Coming Soon!
4265 Creston Way Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,999
Britton Loop Townhomes
4150 4182 Track St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,850 - 1,925
Tull Road Townhomes
201-273 Tull Ct Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,575 - 1,805
Velo Apartments
2518 Meridian St Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,850
Bel
729 High St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,950
2 Bed, 1 Bath- Bay View Apartment Near Fairhaven And Boulevard Park
1002 11th St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 23, 2025
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$1,275
100 Prospect
100 Prospect St Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,700
Garden Property Devel, Llc - 1117 N Garden St
1117 N Garden St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,450 - 1,895
Dupont Station
804 Dupont St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$4,300
Move In Special Of $2,000 Off! Beautiful Home With Views And In A Gated Community Off Chuckanut!!!
1248 Chuckanut Crest Dr Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,100
The Vantage - Bellingham's Premier Apartment Building
418 W Bakerview Rd Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jan. 22, 2025
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$2,475
Viking View
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920 22Nd Street Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
1808 E Sunset #202 ($500 Off First Month's Rent Move In Special)
1808 E Sunset St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,395 - 1,715
Inglewood Apartments
3025 Ferry Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,750
2220 & 2240 Douglas
2220 Douglas Avenue Bellingham, WA
2 BR | May. 12, 2025
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$1,750
900 Liberty St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,800
1808 E. Sunset Ave. #102
1808 E Sunset #102 Bellingham, WA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?

Bellingham Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,400 $800 - $1,700
1BR $1,410 $800 - $2,040
2BR $1,800 $1,560 - $2,570
3BR $2,400 $1,660 - $3,080
4+BR $3,290 $2,230 - $5,400
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 7,546 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 $1,400 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 $1,410 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 $1,800 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 $1,800 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 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 $56,000 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
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South Hill
WWU

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Campuses Nearby

Western Washington University
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Bellingham:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 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

$2,100
$1,580
$1,050
$530
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1 BR       2 BR

Bellingham Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Bellingham rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a -2.22% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,455.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Bellingham experienced a -1.2% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,899.0.

December Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Sumas, WA
Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
Ferndale, WA
$2,526
$2,068
$2,002
$1,488
$1,426
$1,321
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400
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, 2 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

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

  • Rent decreased in Ferndale, WA, Blaine, WA.

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

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Bellingham.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Bellingham, WA
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,488
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$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 December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,488.0 -1.78% $1,922.0 -0.42%
Ferndale, WA $1,321.0 -3.93% $2,160.0 -2.61%
Lynden, WA $1,426.0 3.71% $1,688.0 -2.37%
Blaine, WA $2,068.0 -1.48% $2,345.0 2.27%
Friday Harbor, WA $2,002.0 0.05% $2,468.0 1.48%
Sumas, WA $2,526.0 27.64% $2,146.0 4.78%

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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