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$1,195
2020-22 Texas
2020-22 Texas St Bellingham, WA
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$2,600
4 Bed 2 Bath Home Recently Renovated - New Finishes
2713 Woburn St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,385
Creekside Villas 508
508 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Feb. 21, 2025
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$700 - 735
817 25th St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$2,750
Fairhaven Towers
1215 12th St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,350
Creekside Villas 504
504 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Mar. 6, 2025
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$3,300
1020 High St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,970
Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Tri-level Townhouse In The Roosevelt Neighborhood
Toledo St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$2,495
2514 Dean Ave
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,650
924 21st St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,700 - 1,800
Tullwood Apartments
4370 4380 Tull Rd Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,375
2320,2322,2324 Verona St
232023222324 Verona St Bellingham, WA
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$2,400 - 2,950
500 32nd St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$800
1111 23rd St
Bellingham, WA
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$1,410
Creekside Villas 520
520 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,645
Creekside Villas 512
512 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Nov. 26, 2024
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$1,395
2247 Woburn St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,675
4658 Wade #201
4658 Wade Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Feb. 20, 2025
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$1,900
Windsor Place Apartments
2011 Knox Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,725
1523 Humboldt - September - 2bd/1ba
1523 Humboldt St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,400
1725 Woburn St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,600
2328 Queen St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$650 - 850
907-911 Harris Ave
Bellingham, WA
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$2,575
Bachs-car, Llc - 600 E Maple St
600 E Maple St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,775 - 5,150
319 Magnolia St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 7 BR | Available Now
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$2,495 - 2,795
1203 W Holly St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,375
Duplex - 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath
2424 2426 Woburn St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$5,650
13045 1306 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
8+ BR | Available Now
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$2,099
Beautiful Apartment In Secured Building!
4101 Deemer Rd Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,925
3243 3247 Partridge Ln
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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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 $810 - $1,690
1BR $1,430 $830 - $2,160
2BR $1,800 $1,580 - $2,600
3BR $2,350 $1,710 - $3,170
4+BR $3,380 $1,100 - $5,400
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 7,471 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 $1,430 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:
November Rent Report

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

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$1,580
$1,050
$530
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Bellingham Rent Prices Decrease From October to November

Bellingham rent prices decreased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a -1.78% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,488.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Bellingham experienced a -0.41% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,922.0.

November Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Ferndale, WA
Lynden, WA
$2,099
$2,001
$1,979
$1,515
$1,375
$1,375
$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, 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.

November 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
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,515
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
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 November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,515.0 1.34% $1,930.0 4.61%
Ferndale, WA $1,375.0 0.00% $2,218.0 -1.16%
Lynden, WA $1,375.0 1.78% $1,729.0 -0.69%
Blaine, WA $2,099.0 0.00% $2,293.0 2.05%
Friday Harbor, WA $2,001.0 0.40% $2,432.0 0.54%
Sumas, WA $1,979.0 21.56% $2,048.0 12.10%

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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