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$2,850
4112-4114 Deemer Rd
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$2,975 - 3,495
Alpengrove
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4226-4268 Cameo Ln Bellingham, WA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
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$1,547 - 2,850
Meadows At June Road
4330-4336 Fuchsia Drive Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,600
Creekside Villas 520
520 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,700
The Fremont
1021 24th 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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$1,350
Creekside Villas 508
508 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
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$3,300
1020 High St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Available Now
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$650 - 850
907-911 Harris Ave
Bellingham, WA
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$1,745
Northside Apartments
3343 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA
2 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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$2,550
2706 Humboldt
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,575
Creekside Villas 504
504 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$700 - 735
817 25th St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,935
1015 Railroad #511
1015 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,850 - 2,600
2111 Knox Ave
Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,675
4658 Wade #201
4658 Wade Street Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,350
Creekside Villas 508 #206
508 Tremont Ave Bellingham, WA
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$2,400 - 2,950
500 32nd St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 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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$5,650
13045 1306 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
8+ BR | Available Now
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$2,100
2236 & 2238 Yew Street
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,125
Bakerview Terrace
258 East Bakerview Road Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,050
1409 Bradley Ln
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 $1,430 $1,200 - $1,660
1BR $1,680 $900 - $2,110
2BR $1,850 $1,600 - $2,600
3BR $2,480 $1,970 - $3,000
4+BR $3,220 $1,920 - $5,150
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 11,785 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 $1,430 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 $1,680 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 $1,850 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 $1,850 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 $57,000 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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Campuses Nearby

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Bellingham:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 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 Decrease From July to August

Bellingham rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Bellingham experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

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 0 of the Bellingham suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Bellingham suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Bellingham suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

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

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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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