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$1,456
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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$1,528 - 2,734
Mahogany Manor
Deal
1300 Mahogany Avenue Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,010
Hilda Lane Apartments
3303-3308 Hilda Lane Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jul. 29, 2024
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14
$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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26
$2,600
472 Tremont Ave
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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10
$1,350
701 Gladstone
Bellingham, WA
Studio | Jul. 15, 2024
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29
$4,800
821 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
5 BR | Aug. 28, 2024
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7
$3,600
1314 Humboldt St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Sep. 10, 2024
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13
$3,500
1214 1216/1218/1220 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Jul. 5, 2025
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10
$1,700
1112 E Maryland St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Aug. 23, 2024
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10
$3,200
1701 30th St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | May. 13, 2024
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14
$2,300
255 W Bakerview Rd #102
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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11
$4,500
1410 H St
Bellingham, WA
6 BR | Sep. 1, 2024
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Lettered Streets
12
Call for Pricing
1505 Moore St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,900
2000 Knox Ave
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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7
$2,300
2119 Donovan Ave
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 2, 2024
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7
$1,490
2309 Pacific
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jun. 20, 2024
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5
$2,025 - 3,500
1117 N Garden St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 4 BR | Aug. 5, 2024
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8
$3,450
919-23 24th St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Sep. 6, 2024
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10
$2,200
1250 Alabama St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | May. 20, 2024
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$1,150
1411 I St
Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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Lettered Streets
9
$3,490
801 N Garden St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Jul. 3, 2024
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WWU
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$3,650
3422 3424 Abbott St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Sep. 6, 2024
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14
$4,750
311 E Laurel St
Bellingham, WA
5 BR | Sep. 6, 2024
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15
$2,595
4200-4216 Deemer Rd
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jun. 12, 2024
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Meridian
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$1,075
1015 Otis St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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12
$2,475
409 Lakeway Dr
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 23, 2024
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?

Bellingham Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,330 $930 - $1,600
1BR $1,530 $1,080 - $1,970
2BR $1,830 $1,550 - $2,670
3BR $2,530 $2,010 - $2,990
4+BR $3,370 $2,500 - $6,250
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,129 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 $1,330 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 $1,530 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 $1,830 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 $1,830 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,630 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 $53,000 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
Whatcom Community College

Bellingham:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 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
May. 2023
Jun. 2023
Jul. 2023
Aug. 2023
Sep. 2023
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Dec. 2023
Jan. 2024
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Apr. 2024
1 BR       2 BR

Bellingham Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Bellingham rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -0.97% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,536.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Bellingham experienced a -2.77% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,859.0.

April Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
$2,061
$1,941
$1,659
$1,551
$1,318
$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 2 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 Blaine, WA, Friday Harbor, WA .

  • Rent decreased in Lynden, WA, Sumas, WA.

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

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

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Bellingham, WA
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,551
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
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 April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,551.0 0.65% $1,912.0 -2.55%
Lynden, WA $1,318.0 0.00% $1,672.0 0.91%
Blaine, WA $2,061.0 1.38% $2,503.0 8.03%
Friday Harbor, WA $1,941.0 0.05% $2,285.0 1.33%
Sumas, WA $1,659.0 0.00% $1,933.0 4.32%

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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