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$1,573 - 1,791
Regency Park
2050 Fraser Street Bellingham, WA
3 - 4 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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$1,900
Windsor Place Apartments
2011 Knox Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 11, 2025
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$1,350 - 1,675
Luxurious Studios With Rooftop Deck And Secured Entry!
1818 D St Bellingham, WA
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$1,860
Orchard Meadows
250225042506 Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 11, 2025
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$1,425
Tremezzo
545 E Kellogg Rd Bellingham, WA
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$2,350 - 2,650
1200 1210 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jun. 1, 2025
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$1,680
North Street Station
2609 Meridian St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Jun. 13, 2025
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$1,975
500 32nd St. Unit #203
500 32nd St #203 Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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500 32nd St. Unit #206
500 32nd St #206 Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$2,300 - 2,450
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!
3613 Consolidation Ave Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 9, 2025
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$1,975
500 32nd St #104
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$2,175
500 32nd St. Unit #511 Select
500 32nd St #511 Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$1,925 - 2,375
Tull Road Townhomes (tull Ct. )
201-273 Tull Ct Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | May. 22, 2025
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$2,195
814 High St
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,300 - 2,995
519 N Garden St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Aug. 18, 2025
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$1,550 - 1,895
Viking Suites
1471 Moore St Bellingham, WA
1 - 3 BR | Jun. 13, 2025
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$1,550 - 1,750
Mckenzie Square Apartments
1440 10th St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$3,350 - 3,500
3422 3424 Abbott St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Sep. 8, 2025
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$1,975
500 32nd St. Unit #303
500 32nd St #303 Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$2,175
500 32nd St #405
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$1,675 - 1,875
3100 Ferry Ave
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$1,525 - 1,625
Beautiful Brand-new Apartments Coming Soon!
4265 Creston Way Bellingham, WA
Studio - 1 BR | May. 21, 2025
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Kendal Court Apartments
2305 Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Jul. 8, 2025
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$2,450 - 2,900
Britton Loop Townhomes
4150 4182 Track St Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,875
East Ridge Apartments
110 S Ashley Street & 140 S Ashley Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,850
500 32nd St. #517 Select Corner Unit
500 32nd St #517 Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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$1,850 - 1,950
2101 Broadway
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,975
500 32nd St #408
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 1, 2025
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Barkley Walk (formerly Barkley Blvd)
1301-1317 Barkley Blvd Bellingham, WA
3 BR | May. 30, 2025
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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 $1,020 - $1,650
1BR $1,600 $1,230 - $2,020
2BR $1,900 $1,600 - $2,580
3BR $2,550 $2,100 - $2,980
4+BR $3,780 $2,410 - $6,100
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,178 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 $1,600 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 $1,900 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 $1,900 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 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
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 2025 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2025 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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Bellingham Rent Prices Increase From April to May

Bellingham rent prices increased over the last month. From April to May, the city experienced a 1.63% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,493.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from April to May, Bellingham experienced a 0.72% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,825.0.

May Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
Ferndale, WA
$2,152
$1,928
$1,581
$1,469
$1,448
$1,300
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Bellingham and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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 Blaine, WA, Ferndale, WA, Sumas, WA .

  • Rent decreased in Lynden, WA, Friday Harbor, WA.

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

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

May 2025 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
$4,098
$3,173
$2,343
$2,342
$1,887
$1,469
$1,310
$1,243
$1,230
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$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 on the rise. 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 $1,469.0 2.09% $1,812.0 0.72%
Blaine, WA $2,152.0 2.33% $2,371.0 5.80%
Ferndale, WA $1,300.0 0.39% $1,641.0 -1.15%
Lynden, WA $1,448.0 -0.21% $1,715.0 1.72%
Friday Harbor, WA $1,928.0 -0.57% $2,416.0 -0.82%
Sumas, WA $1,581.0 0.77% $1,797.0 2.16%

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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