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2116 Mill Ave Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,300
2116 Mill Ave
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Preleasing For Early September 2025! 6 Bed/2 Bath House Walking Distance To Wwu! Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$4,950
Preleasing For Early September 2025! 6 Bed/2 Bath House Walking Distance To Wwu!
711 E Laurel St Bellingham, WA
6 BR | Sep. 4, 2025
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Calypso West Apartments Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,627 - 3,740
Calypso West Apartments
3805 Elwood Ave Bellingham, WA
1 - 4 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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Parkhill Suites Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,850
Parkhill Suites
1010 Billy Frank Jr St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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Opera House Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,650 - 3,500
Opera House
1305 Harris Ave Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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Creekside Villas 508 Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,350
Creekside Villas 508
508 Tremont Avenue Bellingham, WA
Studio | Sep. 26, 2025
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Beautiful Home In North Bellingham Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,995
Beautiful Home In North Bellingham
617 Venture Way Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 19, 2025
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1116 E. Maryland St. - #1-4 Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,795
1116 E. Maryland St. - #1-4
1116 E Maryland St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Sep. 19, 2025
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709 N Forest St Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,300
709 N Forest St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 8, 2025
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1122/1124 N Forest St Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,100 - 2,250
1122/1124 N Forest St
1124 N Forest St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 30, 2025
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Arise Bellingham Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,425 - 1,720
Arise Bellingham
621 32nd St Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 21, 2025
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1324 Orleans Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,500
1324 Orleans
1324 Orleans St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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Alexandra Apartments Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,315
Alexandra Apartments
2211 Douglas Ave Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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Velo Apartments Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,395 - 1,900
Velo Apartments
2518 Meridian St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Aug. 19, 2025
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Studio Available For Rent Near Wwu! Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,395
Studio Available For Rent Near Wwu!
109 Samish Way Bellingham, WA
Studio | Available Now
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Centrally Located Three Bedroom Home Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,695
Centrally Located Three Bedroom Home
4043 Kramer Ln Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 6, 2025
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2401 Elm St and 2400 Elizabeth St Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,625
2401 Elm St and 2400 Elizabeth St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Available Now
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2 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo In Cordata Area! Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$1,795
2 Bedroom 1 Bath Condo In Cordata Area!
4255 Wintergreen Cir Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Aug. 28, 2025
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1111 N Forest St Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,450 - 2,595
1111 N Forest St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 22, 2025
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2 Bed, 1 Bath In York Neighborhood Close To Downtown And Wwu Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,100
2 Bed, 1 Bath In York Neighborhood Close To Downtown And Wwu
411 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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1017/1019 N Garden Street Apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA
$2,050 - 3,000
1017/1019 N Garden Street
Bellingham, WA
3 - 5 BR | Available Now
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$2,650
3408-3412 Northwest, 3 Beds, 2.5 Bath & 4 Beds, 2.5 Bath Units Available!
3408-3412 Northwest Ave Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,800 - 1,975
Centre Pointe
263 W Bakerview Rd Bellingham, WA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$2,500
1213 High St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$3,200
Beautiful Home In Puget Neighborhood
1252 Undine St Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Aug. 22, 2025
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$1,400
1531 H St
Bellingham, WA
Studio | Aug. 27, 2025
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$2,700
1011 Billy Frank Jr St
Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Aug. 27, 2025
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$1,775 - 2,250
707 N Forest St
Bellingham, WA
2 - 3 BR | Sep. 5, 2025
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$2,975
Spacious 4-bedroom Apartments In The Heart Of Student Row
1016 N Garden St Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Sep. 7, 2025
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$1,495
903-911 21st Street
907 21st St Bellingham, WA
1 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 $1,430 $1,170 - $1,700
1BR $1,580 $1,260 - $2,100
2BR $1,900 $1,600 - $2,680
3BR $2,500 $2,000 - $3,000
4+BR $3,590 $1,840 - $5,900
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 9,695 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 $1,580 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 $1,650 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
Sehome
South Hill
WWU

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Campuses Nearby

Western Washington University
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Bellingham:
July Rent Report

Welcome to the July 2025 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the July 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 June to July

Bellingham rent prices increased over the last month. From June to July, the city experienced a 0.2% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,501.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from June to July, Bellingham experienced a 0.65% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,855.0.

July Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
$2,137
$1,939
$1,687
$1,498
$1,471
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$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, 1 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 Blaine, WA.

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

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

July 2025 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Bellingham, WA
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
$4,074
$3,214
$2,367
$2,295
$1,876
$1,498
$1,370
$1,312
$1,250
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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 July 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR July 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,498.0 0.34% $1,843.0 0.99%
Blaine, WA $2,137.0 -0.19% $2,397.0 -0.91%
Lynden, WA $1,471.0 0.55% $1,803.0 3.98%
Friday Harbor, WA $1,939.0 0.41% $2,403.0 0.08%
Sumas, WA $1,687.0 3.18% $1,949.0 5.52%

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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